Smile is a 2005 film written and directed by Jeffrey Kramer .

Tagline: Based on 80,000 true stories.

Main cast

• Sean Astin – Mr. Matthews
• Mika Boorem – Katie
• Yi Ding – Lin
• Beau Bridges – Steven
• Linda Hamilton – Bridget
• Luoyong Wang – Daniel

Plot

Katie (Mika Boorem), a teenage girl from Malibu, California, finds herself in the throes of growing up, facing her parents, her boyfriends, her sexuality and a privileged life. Half a world away in rural China, Lin (Yi Ding), who shares the birthday with Katie, faces a much different reality. Because of facial deformity, she lives a life of fear and shame. Her father, Daniel (Luoyong Wang), has devoted his life to her, with hopes and dreams that her circumstances will change one day.

The opportunity comes with the discovery of the worldwide "Doctor's Gift" program. Katie signs up for a trip to China. Once there, she is deeply touched by the work, which prompts her to take off on her own to find Lin. A "smile" is brought to Lin's face, Katie finds her soul and their extraordinary connection becomes a life-changing experience for both girls.

External links

• Official site