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All I See Is You

All I See Is You is a 2016 psychological drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by Forster with Sean Conway.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

All I See Is You is a 2016 psychological drama film directed by Marc Forster and co-written by Forster with Sean Conway. The film stars Blake Lively and Jason Clarke, and follows a blind woman in Bangkok whose life and marriage change after a procedure restores vision in one eye. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 14 September 2016.

Premise

The film follows Gina, a woman who lost her sight in a childhood car accident, and her husband James, who has become her main support. When Gina regains vision after surgery, the couple’s marriage is disrupted and hidden tensions emerge.

Production

All I See Is You was directed by Marc Forster, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sean Conway. The film stars Blake Lively as Gina and Jason Clarke as James.

Release

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 14 September 2016. It later received a limited theatrical release in 2017.

Reception

Coverage of the film often described it as a surreal or psychological marital drama. Some listings and reviews classify it as drama, while others describe it more specifically as psychological drama or thriller.

Key facts

  • The film centres on Gina, a woman who has been blind since childhood, and her husband James.
  • Its story is set in Bangkok, Thailand, where the couple lives.
  • After Gina undergoes an eye operation, she regains partial sight and her relationship with James becomes strained.
  • The film is described as a psychological drama and thriller by some sources.
  • Marc Forster directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Sean Conway.
  • It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2016 and later received a limited theatrical release in 2017.
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Canadian context

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, giving it a direct Canadian connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is All I See Is You about?
It is about a blind woman whose marriage changes after surgery restores her sight and reveals tensions in her relationship.
Who directed All I See Is You?
Marc Forster directed the film.
Who stars in All I See Is You?
The lead roles are played by Blake Lively and Jason Clarke.
When did All I See Is You premiere?
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 14 September 2016.
Where is the film set?
The film is set in Bangkok, Thailand.
What genre is All I See Is You?
It is commonly described as a psychological drama, and in some listings as a drama or thriller.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_See_Is_You
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, year, and basic plot summary.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/all_i_see_is_you
    Supports: Synopsis, director, rating, genre, release information, and runtime.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/all-i-see-is-you-2017
    Supports: Main characters, Bangkok setting, and directorial credit.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4486986/
    Supports: Release year, runtime, genre labels, and plot summary.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_See_Is_You
    Supports: Premiere date at TIFF and plot details.