The Eye (2002)
Gin gwai (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 39min
- Fantasy, Horror
- 09 May 2002 (Hong Kong)
- Movie
A blind girl gets a cornea transplant so that she will be able to see again. She gets more than she bargained for upon realizing she can also see ghosts.
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Awards:
- 9 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Angelica Lee | ... |
Wong Kar Mun
(as Lee Sin-Je)
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Lawrence Chou | ... |
Dr. Wah
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Jinda Duangtoy | ... |
Old Lady in the Hospital
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Yut Lai So | ... |
Yingying
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| Candy Lo | ... |
Yee (Mun's Sister)
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| Edmund Chen | ... |
Dr. Lo
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Yin Ping Ko | ... |
Mun's grandmother
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Florence Wu | ... |
Nurse
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Wisarup Annuar | ... |
Dark Figure
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Yuet Siu Wong | ... |
Ghost in the Hospital
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| Wing-Wai Chin | ... |
Hospital Caretaker
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Tao Leung | ... |
Ghost on the Highway
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Mylio Lau | ... |
Wah's Secretary
(as Miyuki Lau)
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Ousinthorn Chotphan | ... |
Mun as a Little Girl
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Dampongongtrakul Sawadee | ... |
Yee as a Little Girl
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Ming Poon | ... |
Boy with Cap
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| Ben Yuen | ... |
Mr. Ching
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Wasarat Thrasarchoti | ... |
Mr. Ching's Assistant
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Cub Chien | ... |
Boy's Father
(as Cub Chin)
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Nonlaporn Sombatruksasuk | ... |
Boy's Mother
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Tian Nan Wu | ... |
Calligraphy Teacher
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Nittaya Suthornrat | ... |
Ghost in the Classroom
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Hing Kim Lee | ... |
Restaurant Owener
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Si Won Ho | ... |
Ghost in the Restaurant
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Yuk Ha Lau | ... |
Waitress
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Pui-Ho Chim | ... |
Boy in the Car Accident
(as Pui Ho Jim)
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Sungwen Cummee | ... |
Ghost in the Elevator
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Chutcha Rujinanon | ... |
Ling
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Somchai Leelanukul | ... |
Thai Mini-Bus Driver
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Busarn Thongtiw | ... |
Thai Nurse 1
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Panpimol Jeamsakol | ... |
Thai Nurse 2
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| Pierre Png | ... |
Dr. Eak
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Sue Yuen Wang | ... |
Ling's Mother
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Tassanana Nuntasapee | ... |
Ling (Age 4)
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Damrongwiseeatpanich | ... |
Ling (Age 8)
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Sopol Duriensuk | ... |
Traffic Policeman
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Pornchai Hongrattanaporn | ... |
Bride
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Wirasinee Kuntipan | ... |
Groom
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Narongsak Junjiamrat | ... |
Young Father
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Kanta Aeamsamang | ... |
Young Mother
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Vuanna Mahachanok | ... |
Thai Mini-Cab Driver
(as Wanna Mahachanok)
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King-Man Yip | ... |
Taoist
(as King Man Ip)
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Wai-Ho Yuen | ... |
Mr. Ching
(as Wai-Ho Yung)
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Directed by
| Danny Pang | ... | (as Pang Brothers) |
| Oxide Chun Pang | ... | (as Pang Brothers) |
Written by
| Yuet-Jan Hui | ... | (written by) (as Jojo Hui) and |
| Danny Pang | ... | (written by) (as Pang Brothers) & |
| Oxide Chun Pang | ... | (written by) (as Pang Brothers) |
Produced by
| Peter Ho-Sun Chan | ... | producer |
| Lawrence Cheng | ... | producer |
| Allan Fung | ... | executive producer |
| Yuet-Jan Hui | ... | associate producer (as Jojo Hui) |
| Udom Piboonlapudom | ... | co-producer |
| Eric Tsang | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Yun | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Orange Music | ||
Cinematography by
| Decha Srimantra | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Danny Pang | ... | (as Pang Brothers) |
| Oxide Chun Pang | ... | (as Pang Brothers) |
Editorial Department
| Sakchai Nuengsawad | ... | negative cutter |
| Manop Petchiu | ... | negative cutter (as Manop Petchyu) |
| Panutat Wisetwong | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| James David Goldmark | ||
| Simon So | ||
| Kritapas Suttinet | ||
Costume Design by
| Jittima Kongsri | ||
| Stephanie Wong | ||
Makeup Department
| Fung-Yin Cheng | ... | makeup artist (as Cheng Fung Yin) |
| Scntava Chuminjong | ... | key makeup artist: Thailand |
| Rachel Kong | ... | hair stylist (as Rachael Kwong) |
Production Management
| Wing-Wai Chin | ... | production manager (as Chin Wing Wai) |
| Ekarat Hirancharoen | ... | production manager: Thai unit (as Ekarat Hiransharoen) |
| Eric Huen | ... | assistant production manager |
| Jittaima Leelahawan | ... | production manager: Thai unit |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Cub Chien | ... | assistant director (as Cub Chin) |
Art Department
| Thongyog Boonpalitpol | ... | storyboard artist: Thailandt |
| Ahiggha Boonyuun | ... | model builder |
| Penny Chan | ... | assistant art director |
| Komkrit Chugnum | ... | props: Thailand |
| Santipab Danyiboon | ... | props: Thailand |
| Teesawai Duangauam | ... | set builder: Thailand |
| Jaruwan Jitchaivisut | ... | property master: Thailand |
| Wai-Kin Lam | ... | property master (as Lam Wai Kin) |
| Vithaya Navathong | ... | assistant art director: Thailand |
| Tan Srieam | ... | props: Thailand |
| Vallop Sudaysh | ... | model builder |
| Thann Wrong | ... | model builder |
Sound Department
| Thanasak Julakate | ... | foley artist |
| Petpong Keawkoon | ... | foley recordist |
| Sooksun Klinkhajohn | ... | sound effects |
| Narcing Krajoguum | ... | foley recordist |
| Chart Mahapichayakul | ... | foley artist |
| Oxide Chun Pang | ... | sound (as Oxide Pang) |
| Somsak Pimpalai | ... | sound effects |
| Surawan Sricharoen | ... | foley artist |
| Somsak Supakpong | ... | boom operator |
| Sumit Suparangsimakul | ... | sound recordist |
| Nipa Wichusupaksirikul | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Patiporn Anuvanitravel | ... | quality control |
| Angie Chan | ... | 3D computer animator |
| Sornrop Chankeewong | ... | optical effects |
| Vivian Cheuk | ... | digital visual effects producer |
| Tommy Chin Wing Cheung | ... | digital compositor (as Tommy Cheung) |
| Rubens Chiu | ... | 3D computer animator |
| Frankie Chung | ... | digital visual effects supervisor |
| Sannucha Dhisayabutr | ... | optical effects |
| Dennis Fong | ... | 3D computer animator |
| Jack Ho | ... | 3d computer animator |
| Suchart Hongsmut | ... | optical effects |
| Pravit Jaivijit | ... | optical effects (as Pravit Jaivuit) |
| Josephine Leung | ... | 3D computer animator |
| Wai Kit Leung | ... | 3D computer animator (as Leung Wai Kit) |
| Uthit Netwong | ... | optical effects |
| Atta Wong | ... | digital compositor |
| Jaco Wong | ... | digital compositor |
| Passakorn Yaisiri | ... | color grader |
| Choi-Nam Yip | ... | film scanning |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Chui | ... | gaffer |
| Thcingchai Epuminsat | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Kin-Kwong Ho | ... | focus puller (as Ho Kin Kwong) |
| Tha Wan Inpuwa | ... | gaffer |
| Chut Kumcharoen | ... | focus puller |
| Sermpong Nimjaroenpong | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Sermpong Nimcharcenbong) |
| Kultida Punfuk | ... | still photographer: Thailand |
| Wichien Reungwichayakul | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Wichean Reungwitchayakul) |
| Somsak Srisawat | ... | steadicam operator: Thailand |
| Pocinlert Tcihpratip | ... | focus puller: third unit |
| Jimmy Wong | ... | steadicam operator |
| Wang-Fai Wong | ... | still photographer (as Wong Hung Fei) |
Animation Department
| Ronald To | ... | main titles animation and design |
| King Ho Tse | ... | main titles animation and design (as Tse Kin Ho) |
| Manda Wai Suk Fan | ... | main titles animation and design (as Manda Wai) |
| Mokana Wong | ... | main titles animation and design |
Casting Department
| Samart Tunsadee | ... | casting director: Thailand |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anud Sanardhan | ... | wardrobe: Thailand |
| Napat Sangoiang | ... | wardrobe: Thailand |
| Yu Ho Tang | ... | costumes (as Tang Yu Ho) |
| Manaporn Thiparksate | ... | wardrobe: Thailand |
Location Management
| Kent Lui | ... | location manager (as Ken Lui) |
| Anuway Sanaraadhan | ... | location manager: Thailand |
| Pancimkrit Udomsangpeth | ... | location manager: Thailand |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nutcha Meansaiyad | ... | continuity |
| Sandy Ng | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Scmsak Tantipongsa | ... | transportation: Thailand |
| Chi-Leung Wan | ... | transportation (as Wun Chi Leung) |
Additional Crew
| Wrawut Churchom | ... | craft service: Thailand |
| Yuk Ha Lau | ... | craft service (as Lau Yuk Ha) |
| Pisit Lixibunnakorn | ... | laboratory consultant (as Pisit Liobunnakorn) |
| Emilie Maison | ... | press attache france |
| Aorawan Maneerat | ... | craft service: Thailand |
| Pairoj Prempri | ... | laboratory consultant (as Dr. Pairoj Prempri) |
| Pison Santawanpas | ... | laboratory consultant |
| Chung-Yiu Yeung | ... | production assistant (as Yeung Chung Yiu) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- A-Film Distribution (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Central Partnership (2003) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Eagle Pictures (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- EuropaCorp. Distribution (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (2003) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Mediacorp Raintree Pictures (2002) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2003) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Palm Pictures (2003) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Primer Plano Film Group (2005) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Solar Films (2003) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- The Klockworx (2003) (Japan) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- DeAPlaneta (2002) (Spain)
- Highlight Film (Germany) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Mediaset Italia 2 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom)
- Panorama Entertainment (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Paris Filmes (2004) (Brazil)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- We Distribution (2023) (World-wide)
Special Effects
- Centro Digital Pictures Ltd. (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Advertising Production Company (location shooting in Thailand produced by)
- Bangkok Symphony (special thanks)
- Empire Hotel, Kowloon (special thanks)
- Hong Kong Blind Union (special thanks)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Kantana Animation Co. Ltd. (processing and prints)
- Kodak (Far East) (film stock)
- Media Business Service Limited (dialogue dubbing studio)
- Moonbeam Equipment Co. (camera equipment provided by)
- New World First Ferry Services (special thanks)
- Oriental Post Co. Ltd. (telecine)
- Reliable ENT (camera equipment)
- South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) (festival)
- St James' Settlement (special thanks)
- Sun Light and Grip Equipment Company (grip and lighting equipment)
- Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority (special thanks)
- Toplight Engineering (camera equipment provided by)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Tseung Kwan O Cemetery (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A blind girl gets a cornea transplant so that she would be able to see again. However, she got more than what she bargained for when she realised she could even see ghosts. And some of these ghosts are down right unfriendly. So she embarks on a journey to find the origins of her cornea and to reveal the history of the previous dead owner ...
Written by Striding Cloud |
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| Taglines | What if the reflection you see is not yours See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | SGD4,500,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $12,165,016 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The beginning (the operation for a blind girl to see again) and the end of the film are based on true stories the Pang brothers read about in the news. See more » |
| Goofs | While playing the violin solo, Mun's fingers on her left hand never move. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits at the beginning of the film first appear as braile. See more » |
| Quotes |
Wong Kar Mun:
Are you okay, madam? Old Lady in the Hospital: I'm freezing... See more » |