The Searching Eye

The simple actions of a young boy on the beach provide visual metaphors for the normally unseen world. The camera adds a profound dimension to what the boy has seen, giving us a deeper understanding of visual awareness.

Cast

Walter Lang

as The boy

Gary Merrill

as Narrator

Vic Perrin

as Narrator

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