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The Sensation of Sight

The Sensation of Sight

When life becomes a second language...

Genres

Drama

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An English teacher sells encyclopedias while searching for the meaning of life.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

134 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 August 2006

Country

Cast

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Finn

Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

Drifter

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Dylan

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Alice

Ann Cusack

Ann Cusack

Deanna

Elisabeth Waterston

Elisabeth Waterston

Daisy

Joseph Mazzello

Joseph Mazzello

Tripp

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Tucker

Tony Swingle

Tony Swingle

Josh

Cassidy Hinkle

Cassidy Hinkle

Ruthie

Lisa Bostnar

Lisa Bostnar

Police Officer

John Griesemer

John Griesemer

Principal

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Alice's Boss

Joanna Herrington

Joanna Herrington

Teacher

David Szehi

David Szehi

Bartender

Ellen Colton

Ellen Colton

Neighbor

John Pungitore

John Pungitore

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Rich Rothbell

Rich Rothbell

Neighbor Walking Dog (uncredited)

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