2. A driven Manhattan architect, Amy, relaxes
at a resort and falls for the masseur, Virgil,
blind since age 3 and assisted by his spinster
sister. He helps Amy hear and sense the
world, giving her new spirit and a burst of
creativity. Over the sister's objections, Amy
takes Virgil to New York for new, radical
surgery. He regains his sight.
3. He's disoriented and must learn to process these
new images. Finding his place in a seeing world
strains his relation with Amy; his absent father
wants to connect with him now that he can see;
then, retinal disease threatens to undo the surgery.
Can love survive, will he find his new place and his
old tranquility, can Amy accommodate limits?
4.
5. 2. Magnificent Obsession 1954
When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat,
the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment that's therefore unavailable
to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped
many people, and when Merrick learns Phillips' secret, to give selflessly and in
secret, he tries it in a ham-handed way. The result further alienates Phillips'
widow, Helen, with whom Merrick has fallen in love. Merrick's persistence
causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life, including going back to
medical school, in an attempt to make amends and win her love.
6. 3. Butterflies are Free 1972
All Don Baker wants is a place of his own away from his over-
protective mother. Don's been blind since birth, but that doesn't
stop him from setting up in a San Francisco apartment and
making the acquaintance of his off-the-wall, liberated, actress
neighbor Jill. Don learns the kind of things from Jill that his
mother would never have taught him! And Jill learns from Don
what growing up and being free is really all about
7. 4. The Miracle Worker 1962
Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being
sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and
violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which
sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their
daughter. Through persistence and love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks
through Helen's walls of silence and darkness and teaches her to communicate.
8. 5. Scent of a Woman 1992
Frank is a retired Lt Col in the US army. He's blind and
impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is
looking forward to going to university; to help pay for a
trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank
over thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy
money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his
thanksgiving in New York.
