The Sensation of Sight (2006)

This off-beat drama about man's search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn, an introspective English teacher entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy, as ... See full summary »

Director:

Aaron J. Wiederspahn

Writer:

Aaron J. Wiederspahn (screenplay)

Stars:

David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Strathairn	...	Finn
Ian Somerhalder	...	Drifter
Daniel Gillies	...	Dylan
Jane Adams	...	Alice
Ann Cusack	...	Deanna
Joseph Mazzello	...	Tripp
Elisabeth Waterston	...	Daisy
Scott Wilson	...	Tucker
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lisa Bostnar	...	Police Officer
Ellen Colton	...	Neighbor
John Griesemer	...	Principal
Joanna Herrington	...	Teacher
Cassidy Hinkle	...	Ruthie
Adam LeFevre	...	Alice's Boss
Tony Swingle	...	Josh

Storyline

This off-beat drama about man's search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn, an introspective English teacher entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy, as he sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals.

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Plot Keywords:

dead character | haunting | former teacher | salesman | husband wife estrangement | 

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Taglines:

When life becomes a second language...

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Daniel Gillies and Ian Somerhalder appeared on The Vampire Diaries (2009) .

User Reviews

Finally! An intelligent film with feeling and REAL depth

I refuse to reveal anything about this movie because I want you to see it like I saw it, without any knowledge of what it was about. If you haven't seen this film yet, and are about to see it, I envy you.

I loved this film so much that I couldn't even speak to my girlfriend after it was over. I was overcome with emotions that no film has ever revealed in me. My girlfriend said it was probably the best film she was ever seen (!!!!). The next week after seeing it, we brought (no exaggeration) 7 friends to see it with us again. we all sat in the theater for about 15 minutes with the lights on wiping our eyes and talking about it.

I am not expecting everyone to have the same reaction I did, but a lot of these comments on this page are very oddly negative, like in a real angry way. even if it doesn't speak to you, this as a small, thoughtful, extremely well made film that doesn't deserve to be crapped on as if it was Transformers 3.

If you are someone who appreciates films with REAL depth that reward your attention, are not insulting to your intelligence and that are moving in an authentic way, then you will love this film.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Sensação de Ver

Filming Locations:

Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,256, 11 November 2007

Gross USA:

$23,457

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$23,457

Company Credits

Production Co:

either/or films, The Sensation of Sight

Technical Specs

Color:

Color