See For Me

Teenager Sophie, a blind ex-skier, makes a living house-sitting rich mansions while their owners are away. During one particular job, the secluded house is invaded by a group of thieves. Sophie’s only defense is an app called See For Me that connects her with volunteers to see on her behalf. On this fateful night she is connected to Kelly, an army veteran, who might just be able to help Sophie survive the night and fight back against the intruders. Visually impaired, non-binary actor Skyler Davenport gives a stunning performance in this fast-paced claustrophobic thriller.

‘I’m a big fan of [home invasion movies] and I think firstly the script from Tommy Gushu and Adam York was this tight, dynamic piece of clockwork, it’s so well drawn and there is so much unique and different about it within the genre. I think when you add to the layers of authenticity and representation and this beautiful character arc of Sophie and her wrestling with vulnerability, dealing with a new level of visual impairment, it’s just everything I love about storytelling and it really resonated with me. Because I think we can tell stories that include authentic representation and that also takes audiences on an incredible ride, you know I think this is possible.’

Director Randall Okita, from an interview at Tribeca 2021.