smile

Director: jeffrey kramer

Actor: mika boorem,yi ding,sean astin,luoyong wang

Data Published: Fri Apr 08 2005

Genres: Adventure,Drama

Key Words: china,deformity,malibu,teenage girl,friendship

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397103/

WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile_(2005_film)

Description: Smile is a movie starring Mika Boorem, Yi Ding, and Sean Astin. High school student Katie signs up for a trip to China, where she meets Lin, who has a facial deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face, but her...

Plot: Katie, a teenage girl from Malibu, California, finds herself in the throes of growing up, facing her parents, her boyfriends, her sexuality and a privileged life. Half a world away in rural China, Lin, who shares a birthday with Katie, faces a much different reality. Because of facial deformity, she lives a life of fear and shame. Her father, Daniel, has devoted his life to her, with hopes and dreams that her circumstances will change one day. The opportunity comes with the discovery of the worldwide "Doctor's Gift" program. Katie signs up for a trip to China. Once there, she is deeply touched by the work, which prompts her to take off on her own to find Lin. A "smile" is brought to Lin's face, Katie finds her soul and their extraordinary connection becomes a life-changing experience for both girls.