Summary
Sightis a new movie from Angel Studios that centers on the real-life journey of one of the world’s most groundbreaking eye surgeons. Dr. Ming Wang was born in China, grew up during the seismic changes of the Cultural Revolution, and made his way to the United States only to change the lives of countless blind children around the world. Dr. Wang’s story was brought to the screen by director Andrew Hyatt, who co-wrote the movie’s script with John Duigan and Buzz McLaughlin.
Screen Rantis excited to debut a clip fromSightwhich sees a young Ming Wang’s work pay off. The clip features Ben Wang as Ming Wang and Ken Godmere as Professor McNesby, as Ming receives test results he’s scared to be the first to see. Ben Wang is an exciting up-and-coming actor who played a large role inAmerican Born Chineseand will be the lead inKarate Kid2024.Take a look at the clip and seeSightwhen it opens in theaters on May 24.
How Sight Juggles Multiple Timelines
Although the clip above showcases Ben Wang’s performance inSight,he’s not the only actor to play the subject of the film.Sightjumps between timelines in its exploration of Dr. Ming Wang’s life in a unique structure that makes itmore than a straightforward biopic. The adult Dr. Wang is played by Terry Chen, who is known for past work on projects includingThe ExpanseandJessica Jones.
Sight’s structure allows both Chen and Ben Wang to be constant presences in the story of Dr. Wang, even as each actor serves a very different story. WhenScreen Rantinterviewed the real Dr. Ming Wang, the surgeon reflected on the emotional nature of seeing his past life unfold once again in front of his eyes. This is the job that Ben Wang takes on inSight, covering a large swath of Dr. Wang’s life in portraying the doctor’s childhood in China and his first steps toward his ultimate calling in the United States.
The story of the adult Dr. Wang unfolds differently. Chen’s portrayal of Wang largely centers around his attempt to help Kajal, a blind orphan from India. This side of the story, which also featuresSightstar Greg Kinnearas Dr. Misha Bartnovsky, is much more focused on a singular goal in Wang’s life. Through following the adult Wang, viewers will watch as the doctor goes from being a practicing surgeon to a life-changing innovator in his field.
