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His Parents' Eyes

Sep 23, 2015

1h 30m

★ 0.0

Overview

The documentary follows the life of a blind couple who, despite social prejudice, decided to have a child. Ferike has a dream: when he grows up, he will collect the money for his parents’ surgery so that they can regain their eyesight and be able to see just like him. For the time being, he accompanies them in their daily life. He assists them everywhere: in a shop, on the way to work, in a museum or the zoo. The parents do their best to have the son enjoy his childhood just like his peers and, at the same time, not move too far away from them.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Self

Ferenc Császár

Self

Győző Császár

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His Parents' Eyes

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