In a quiet corner of Ireland, Molly Sweeney has navigated the world without sight since she was just ten months old, living a life full of texture, scent, and sound. Her husband, Frank, a man fueled by a relentless pursuit of grand causes, becomes fixated on the idea of her seeing. His quest leads him to Dr. Rice, a once-celebrated ophthalmologist whose career has dimmed to embers. Dr. Rice finds in Molly a chance for redemption, an opportunity to rekindle the fame and success of his past. The operation, fraught with hope and desperation, promises more than just sight; it suggests the untangling of long-held perceptions and the daunting task of reconciling the visual world with the one Molly has known. What follows is a poignant exploration of the complexities of perception, the challenge of navigating a world newly alight with images, and the sobering realization that seeing may not equate to understanding. Molly’s journey, alongside Frank’s fervor and Dr. Rice’s ambitions, unfolds into a deeply introspective narrative, challenging the very essence of experience, relationship dynamics, and the human capacity to adapt.