SECOND SIGHT
Directed by Cole Sax- Short Films
- Philippines
- Family Friendly, Health & Aging, Human Interest, Student Friendly, Women's Interest
- English, Tagalog
- Subtitled
- 2019
- 4 mins
- Southeast Region premiere
Joanaly is the matriarch of a sprawling, loving family in the Philippines. When Joanaly loses her sight due to cataracts, the family struggles to support her needs and fill her shoes. With stunning cinematography, the film tracks how a simple medical procedure restores vision and hope after years of darkness.
PRODUCERS: Phil Hessler, Cole Sax
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Jacob Callaghan
EDITOR: Cam Boll
Precedes
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Directed by Pailin Wedel
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