1 00:00:06,539 --> 00:00:09,542 [birds singing] 2 00:00:49,849 --> 00:00:52,850 [horns honking] [dogs barking] 3 00:00:54,254 --> 00:00:56,189 [knocking on door] 4 00:00:56,423 --> 00:00:58,240 [music plays softly] 5 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:01,327 [music plays softly] 6 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:07,460 [girl screams] 7 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:29,582 - Ok, George. I want you to take your time. 8 00:02:30,583 --> 00:02:33,520 Your eyes are going to be very sensitive to the light. 9 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:37,290 Ok. 10 00:02:38,525 --> 00:02:39,626 Here we go. 11 00:02:44,970 --> 00:02:45,598 [chuckling] - I can see! 12 00:02:46,320 --> 00:02:48,335 I can see your face. 13 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:50,704 - Good morning everyone, thank you for coming. 14 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:54,507 Today I’m happy to report to you that the world’s first laser 15 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:59,479 artificial cornea implantation on 40 year-old George Naughton 16 00:02:59,646 --> 00:03:03,490 of Denver, Colorado, was successfully completed. 17 00:03:03,750 --> 00:03:06,353 Bringing him out of a 13-year darkness, 18 00:03:06,519 --> 00:03:09,656 to see his wife, Elizabeth, for the very first time. 19 00:03:10,230 --> 00:03:11,157 Questions? 20 00:03:11,291 --> 00:03:12,125 [reporters clamoring] 21 00:03:12,225 --> 00:03:14,527 - Dr. Wang, is it true that multiple doctors 22 00:03:14,661 --> 00:03:17,364 had declared your patient was irreversibly blind? 23 00:03:17,564 --> 00:03:18,631 - Yes, many. 24 00:03:18,765 --> 00:03:20,300 But he had not come to me yet. 25 00:03:20,467 --> 00:03:21,501 [laughing] 26 00:03:21,634 --> 00:03:24,838 - Dr. Wang, would you describe yourself as a miracle worker? 27 00:03:25,238 --> 00:03:28,742 - I derive any success that I have due to my incredible team. 28 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:31,177 Which includes Dr. Misha Bartnovsky, 29 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:33,380 Ruth Tarik and many others 30 00:03:33,546 --> 00:03:35,849 dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science. 31 00:03:36,160 --> 00:03:37,684 [reporters clamoring] 32 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:40,520 - What? 33 00:03:40,687 --> 00:03:41,688 -“What?” he says. 34 00:03:41,855 --> 00:03:44,257 I just thought that went very, very well. 35 00:03:44,424 --> 00:03:46,359 - We gave sight back to a man who has been living 36 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:48,895 for over a decade in darkness, it will never get old. 37 00:03:49,620 --> 00:03:50,960 - I know what we did, 38 00:03:50,263 --> 00:03:51,998 I’m just saying maybe you take a moment. 39 00:03:52,980 --> 00:03:53,433 A victory lap. 40 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:55,535 - Ruth, next time remind me to have 41 00:03:55,702 --> 00:03:57,270 the press in the room for the reveal. 42 00:03:57,437 --> 00:03:59,105 - That’ll definitely get us more headlines. 43 00:03:59,272 --> 00:04:01,341 - Would you please tell the doctor that it’s common practice 44 00:04:01,508 --> 00:04:04,770 to punctuate our successes with periodic moments of joy? 45 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:05,879 - Ah, he’s the boss. He makes the calls. 46 00:04:06,460 --> 00:04:08,348 - Alright, I’ll celebrate for all of us then. 47 00:04:08,682 --> 00:04:10,784 - Our pro bono office got a call from India. 48 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:12,819 A little girl, six years old. 49 00:04:12,986 --> 00:04:15,188 Group of nuns found her on a road. 50 00:04:15,355 --> 00:04:16,723 They said her eyes are badly damaged. 51 00:04:16,890 --> 00:04:19,125 They’re asking you for help. Should I set a meeting up? 52 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:20,393 - Hey, look at this. 53 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:21,294 You’re gonna be on the cover 54 00:04:21,461 --> 00:04:23,430 of the Tennessee Herald tomorrow morning. 55 00:04:24,230 --> 00:04:25,298 You may get a date out of this. 56 00:04:25,465 --> 00:04:26,433 - Not with that picture. 57 00:04:26,599 --> 00:04:27,634 - Very funny. 58 00:04:27,801 --> 00:04:29,402 - Should I set the meeting up with the little girl from India? 59 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:30,570 - Yes, of course. Set it up. 60 00:04:30,737 --> 00:04:32,720 - Ok. 61 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:35,542 [soft music] 62 00:04:40,130 --> 00:04:41,481 [yawns] 63 00:04:42,982 --> 00:04:44,117 [car approaching] 64 00:04:49,155 --> 00:04:50,824 [door closes] 65 00:05:03,336 --> 00:05:04,604 [knock at door] 66 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:06,806 - They’re here. 67 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:09,420 - Send her in. 68 00:05:09,242 --> 00:05:10,100 - Come on in. 69 00:05:11,277 --> 00:05:14,447 - This must be Kajal come to see us all the way from India. 70 00:05:14,647 --> 00:05:16,116 And you must be Sister Marie. 71 00:05:16,282 --> 00:05:17,650 - I am. 72 00:05:17,984 --> 00:05:20,520 Thank you for seeing us, Doctor. 73 00:05:20,854 --> 00:05:23,289 Kajal has been studying 74 00:05:23,456 --> 00:05:26,459 and practicing her English this past year. 75 00:05:26,760 --> 00:05:30,864 But as you might imagine, she’s a little shy about speaking it. 76 00:05:31,310 --> 00:05:35,201 - Yes, of course. Hello, Kajal. 77 00:05:35,368 --> 00:05:37,170 You can call me Dr. Ming. 78 00:05:38,371 --> 00:05:39,172 Thank you. 79 00:05:40,730 --> 00:05:41,641 I have a gift for you. 80 00:05:42,275 --> 00:05:45,345 [music box playing tune] 81 00:05:45,512 --> 00:05:50,830 [whispering] It’s a music box. Say “Thank you, Dr. Ming.” 82 00:05:50,283 --> 00:05:52,619 - Thank you Dr. Ming. 83 00:05:52,786 --> 00:05:54,287 - You’re very welcome. 84 00:05:55,321 --> 00:05:56,523 - Thank you. 85 00:05:56,690 --> 00:05:58,191 - Well, left eye’s gone. 86 00:05:58,358 --> 00:06:01,861 Ultrasound cross section shows complete retinal detachment. 87 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:03,530 - There’s no chance to save it. 88 00:06:03,830 --> 00:06:07,100 - Similar external damage on the right eye, 89 00:06:07,300 --> 00:06:11,471 but the B scan shows no retinal detachment on the right 90 00:06:11,638 --> 00:06:13,730 and that’s encouraging. 91 00:06:13,239 --> 00:06:14,941 - But barely any light perception. 92 00:06:15,108 --> 00:06:18,578 Maybe one percent of vision remains. 93 00:06:18,745 --> 00:06:20,647 - Well, you know, it’s possible 94 00:06:20,814 --> 00:06:22,582 that if there’s no blood, no hemorrhaging... 95 00:06:22,749 --> 00:06:24,584 - Considering she’s only six years old, 96 00:06:24,751 --> 00:06:28,121 the eyes have not had the chance to develop. 97 00:06:28,521 --> 00:06:30,323 Nothing to be done here, Misha. 98 00:06:32,692 --> 00:06:34,828 I’ll let Ruth know on my way out, ok. 99 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:37,300 I have a 2:30 conference with the Board. 100 00:06:37,197 --> 00:06:37,964 - Alright. 101 00:06:38,131 --> 00:06:39,132 [clears throat] 102 00:06:41,534 --> 00:06:44,104 Ming did the nun tell you what happened? 103 00:06:44,437 --> 00:06:45,839 - No. 104 00:06:45,972 --> 00:06:49,109 - Apparently in India, street beggars make more money 105 00:06:49,275 --> 00:06:51,378 if they’re legitimately blind. 106 00:06:51,544 --> 00:06:53,546 So the step mother poured sulfuric acid 107 00:06:53,980 --> 00:06:55,382 in each of her eyes. 108 00:06:57,500 --> 00:06:58,318 - Hm. 109 00:07:02,555 --> 00:07:04,424 - There are complications. 110 00:07:05,458 --> 00:07:06,226 - Oh. 111 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:09,396 - Because she is so young, 112 00:07:10,797 --> 00:07:13,400 the eyes have not had a chance to form properly yet. 113 00:07:15,869 --> 00:07:18,238 The left eye cannot be saved. 114 00:07:18,405 --> 00:07:22,976 The right, perhaps a very slim chance. 115 00:07:26,746 --> 00:07:28,448 - But you are the doctor, they say, 116 00:07:28,615 --> 00:07:31,451 who can work miracles. Yes? 117 00:07:40,727 --> 00:07:45,799 Kajal was born in the worst slum in Calcutta. 118 00:07:45,965 --> 00:07:52,806 She has traveled across the world just for a chance. 119 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:55,809 Even a slim chance. 120 00:08:01,681 --> 00:08:03,160 [sighs] 121 00:08:14,294 --> 00:08:15,662 [ominous tones] 122 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:23,336 [vacuum whirring] 123 00:08:29,376 --> 00:08:31,478 - Excuse me? Excuse me. 124 00:08:32,879 --> 00:08:34,140 - Yo, what’s up? 125 00:08:34,547 --> 00:08:35,882 - A little girl. 126 00:08:36,490 --> 00:08:37,350 Did you see a little girl come down here? 127 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:38,885 A little Chinese girl? 128 00:08:39,652 --> 00:08:40,720 - Uh... 129 00:08:46,920 --> 00:08:50,397 - Sorry, I uh, I thought I saw somebody come down here. 130 00:08:51,731 --> 00:08:53,400 It’s late. Sorry. 131 00:08:56,670 --> 00:08:58,905 [vacuum whirring] 132 00:13:05,852 --> 00:13:07,954 [chinese music plays softly] 133 00:13:20,333 --> 00:13:22,635 [lab machines running and clicking] 134 00:13:31,244 --> 00:13:32,245 - Ming? 135 00:13:38,885 --> 00:13:40,320 [groaning] 136 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:45,859 What’s with all the homework? 137 00:13:46,260 --> 00:13:48,695 Is this... This is the little girl from India? 138 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:53,330 - We’re going to do the surgery on Kajal. 139 00:13:54,534 --> 00:13:55,702 - Ok. 140 00:13:56,970 --> 00:13:58,672 In that case, you’ve earned yourself 141 00:13:58,805 --> 00:14:00,740 one hot scalding cup of coffee. 142 00:14:02,342 --> 00:14:04,100 Thought you said it was impossible? 143 00:14:04,878 --> 00:14:06,880 - I just needed to spend more time with it. 144 00:14:09,549 --> 00:14:11,184 - So we do the surgery. 145 00:14:12,318 --> 00:14:13,386 [sighs] -Yes. 146 00:14:19,559 --> 00:14:21,661 When are you going to let me fix your eyes? 147 00:14:22,595 --> 00:14:25,310 - You? No thanks. 148 00:14:29,235 --> 00:14:31,710 - Can you call Sister Marie? 149 00:14:31,237 --> 00:14:33,606 I’d like to book a surgery for Kajal right away. 150 00:14:34,374 --> 00:14:35,608 - Really? 151 00:14:35,775 --> 00:14:37,770 - Let’s see what we can do. 152 00:14:37,711 --> 00:14:38,945 - I’m happy to hear it. 153 00:14:39,946 --> 00:14:42,582 I assume you forgot what tomorrow is? 154 00:14:43,583 --> 00:14:44,551 - What’s tomorrow? 155 00:14:45,685 --> 00:14:46,920 - Your brother’s birthday. 156 00:14:48,540 --> 00:14:48,888 - I forgot. 157 00:14:49,550 --> 00:14:50,123 - Mmmhmm. 158 00:14:51,691 --> 00:14:53,860 The latest and the greatest. 159 00:14:54,270 --> 00:14:55,228 I ordered it a month ago. 160 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:57,564 - Oh, you’re the best. Thank you. 161 00:14:57,731 --> 00:14:58,431 - Don’t worry. 162 00:14:58,598 --> 00:14:59,766 I got myself something nice too. 163 00:14:59,933 --> 00:15:02,135 I’ll let Sister Marie know about the surgery. 164 00:15:02,535 --> 00:15:03,603 - Thank you, Ruth. 165 00:15:12,312 --> 00:15:13,546 [knocking on door] 166 00:15:16,249 --> 00:15:18,284 [dishes clattering] 167 00:15:21,388 --> 00:15:22,555 - Oh, hey, big bro. 168 00:15:22,722 --> 00:15:24,570 - Why do she always lock the door? 169 00:15:24,224 --> 00:15:26,459 I told her a thousand times, the neighborhood is safe. 170 00:15:26,626 --> 00:15:29,295 - Come on dude, she’s always been like that. 171 00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:31,765 - Happy birthday. 172 00:15:33,333 --> 00:15:35,602 - Did you finally remember my birthday? 173 00:15:35,902 --> 00:15:36,803 - Yes. 174 00:15:37,437 --> 00:15:38,605 Hi hi, hi Ma. 175 00:15:38,772 --> 00:15:41,841 - Ming! So good to see you. 176 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:42,676 - Smells good. 177 00:15:42,809 --> 00:15:46,112 - Oh good, we saw the press conference. 178 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:47,747 You looked too skinny. 179 00:15:47,914 --> 00:15:50,183 They say the camera adds 10 pounds. 180 00:15:50,350 --> 00:15:52,619 You look like you needed to add 20. 181 00:15:52,786 --> 00:15:56,623 - Oh, I’m ok, Ma. How about maybe just some tea? 182 00:15:56,790 --> 00:15:58,425 - No. I’ll fix you a plate. 183 00:15:58,591 --> 00:15:59,959 - Front page news, son. 184 00:16:00,126 --> 00:16:05,532 Dr. Ming Wang, MD PHD, Harvard and MIT graduate 185 00:16:05,699 --> 00:16:10,937 received American Academy of Ophthalmology honor award. 186 00:16:11,171 --> 00:16:12,939 - Congratulations, but, uh, 187 00:16:13,106 --> 00:16:14,874 does this mean you’ll finally get a date? 188 00:16:15,410 --> 00:16:17,877 [chuckles] -Oh, at least he’s got a job. 189 00:16:18,440 --> 00:16:20,113 I have one son who doesn’t work at all 190 00:16:20,280 --> 00:16:21,981 and one who works too much. 191 00:16:22,148 --> 00:16:23,883 - I have plans, Mother. 192 00:16:24,500 --> 00:16:26,519 Speaking of, I want to run my newest idea by you, bro. 193 00:16:26,686 --> 00:16:27,387 - Yeah. 194 00:16:27,554 --> 00:16:28,221 - Alright, so you know 195 00:16:28,388 --> 00:16:29,622 how there’s a trash can on your computer, right? 196 00:16:29,789 --> 00:16:30,657 - Mmmhmm. Yep. 197 00:16:30,824 --> 00:16:31,624 - Alright, check it. 198 00:16:31,791 --> 00:16:33,793 So, people are so into the environment nowadays, 199 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:36,629 what we’re gonna do, we’re gonna put a recycling bin 200 00:16:36,796 --> 00:16:38,298 right next to that trash can. 201 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:42,969 - What’s the difference between that and the trash can? 202 00:16:44,204 --> 00:16:47,407 - Nothing, but, um, you feel way better about it. 203 00:16:47,574 --> 00:16:49,142 [kettle whistling] 204 00:16:51,770 --> 00:16:52,120 [bell dings] 205 00:16:58,852 --> 00:16:59,853 Wow! 206 00:17:02,722 --> 00:17:04,240 Wow! 207 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:05,759 How did you get on the waitlist? 208 00:17:06,760 --> 00:17:08,161 - It was no problem. 209 00:17:09,262 --> 00:17:10,764 - You know, I could get used to 210 00:17:10,930 --> 00:17:12,532 being related to a famous doctor. 211 00:17:12,699 --> 00:17:14,734 - Why do you encourage him like this, Ming? 212 00:17:14,934 --> 00:17:17,237 You should get him a job at your clinic. 213 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:21,174 Come help me with the cake, Ming. 214 00:17:26,746 --> 00:17:30,160 We miss not seeing you around here as much, Ming. 215 00:17:30,183 --> 00:17:30,917 - I know. 216 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:34,921 - Busy. Busy, always busy. 217 00:17:35,550 --> 00:17:39,125 I know. You’re going to die from exhaustion. 218 00:17:39,292 --> 00:17:41,194 I just want you to be happy. 219 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:43,229 - People need my help. 220 00:17:49,436 --> 00:17:50,904 Here. 221 00:17:51,370 --> 00:17:55,442 [karaoke machine playing “The First Cut is the Deepest”] 222 00:17:55,608 --> 00:18:01,881 ♪ Baby, I know, the first cut is the deepest ♪ 223 00:18:02,820 --> 00:18:05,510 ♪ When it comes to being... ♪ 224 00:18:05,218 --> 00:18:07,454 [music continues in background] 225 00:18:20,500 --> 00:18:22,680 - They’ll go all night. 226 00:18:31,578 --> 00:18:33,613 Your mother worries about you. 227 00:18:35,749 --> 00:18:37,851 - She worries about everything. 228 00:18:38,752 --> 00:18:40,186 - I worry too. 229 00:18:52,799 --> 00:18:54,968 - I have this patient from India. 230 00:18:56,636 --> 00:18:58,638 She reminds me of Lili. 231 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:07,180 [exhales] 232 00:19:09,115 --> 00:19:11,484 - You cannot change the past, Ming. 233 00:21:40,266 --> 00:21:42,168 [water running] 234 00:21:46,473 --> 00:21:48,775 - God bless you, little child. 235 00:21:49,843 --> 00:21:53,346 Remember, you’re not going to be alone in there. 236 00:21:54,147 --> 00:21:55,348 [Nurse] We’re ready for her now. 237 00:21:59,319 --> 00:22:01,540 - Vitals look very good. 238 00:22:07,394 --> 00:22:09,462 Hoping the acid injury is confined 239 00:22:09,629 --> 00:22:12,320 to the anterior corneal stroma. 240 00:22:12,198 --> 00:22:15,702 - Crystalline lens, iris look pretty good. 241 00:22:16,202 --> 00:22:18,972 - Trephined the old and scared cornea. 242 00:22:21,508 --> 00:22:23,143 Lifting it up now. 243 00:22:51,204 --> 00:22:53,206 - I mean, you should have seen her face. 244 00:22:53,740 --> 00:22:55,241 - Vitreous was full of blood. 245 00:22:55,942 --> 00:22:57,911 There was no way to know how much damage was in there 246 00:22:58,780 --> 00:23:00,113 until we opened up the eye and looked inside. 247 00:23:00,580 --> 00:23:01,614 Come on. It’s out of your hands. 248 00:23:01,781 --> 00:23:03,116 - I know, I know. 249 00:23:05,418 --> 00:23:06,686 - What’s the solution? 250 00:23:07,787 --> 00:23:09,789 - What makes you think I have a solution? 251 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:13,259 -’Cause you were $600,000 in debt with zero patients 252 00:23:13,426 --> 00:23:15,295 and every doctor in town laughing 253 00:23:15,462 --> 00:23:16,696 at the Chinese immigrant 254 00:23:16,863 --> 00:23:21,234 who had the audacity to open up shop in Nashville, Tennessee. 255 00:23:21,401 --> 00:23:22,769 - I know what you’re trying to do. 256 00:23:23,403 --> 00:23:26,239 But listen, if we spend any more time on this, 257 00:23:26,406 --> 00:23:28,575 and another potential surgery and fail. 258 00:23:29,109 --> 00:23:30,910 Kajal could lose her right eye. 259 00:23:31,770 --> 00:23:33,279 The bones around her face will stop growing. 260 00:23:34,314 --> 00:23:36,282 She could be permanently disfigured. 261 00:23:36,549 --> 00:23:40,553 It’s not worth it. No. No more surgeries. 262 00:28:09,489 --> 00:28:10,523 [acid fizzes] 263 00:28:10,690 --> 00:28:13,326 [Kajal screaming] 264 00:28:19,833 --> 00:28:20,567 [jazz music] 265 00:28:20,734 --> 00:28:22,435 - Well, let me just say that she left me 266 00:28:22,602 --> 00:28:24,604 standing there by myself for half an hour, so. 267 00:28:24,771 --> 00:28:25,839 So there was that. 268 00:28:26,600 --> 00:28:27,240 - Totally not true. 269 00:28:27,674 --> 00:28:28,341 Don’t listen... 270 00:28:28,508 --> 00:28:31,177 - Ah, there he is. The good Doctor. 271 00:28:31,344 --> 00:28:32,912 My gosh, you made it. 272 00:28:33,790 --> 00:28:35,515 You look terrible, professional opinion. 273 00:28:35,682 --> 00:28:37,283 - What are you talking about? He looks great. 274 00:28:37,450 --> 00:28:39,619 Get over here, Ming. Give me a hug. 275 00:28:41,554 --> 00:28:42,956 Oh, so good to see you. 276 00:28:43,123 --> 00:28:45,125 - Hi, June. Happy anniversary. 277 00:28:45,291 --> 00:28:45,959 - Thank you. 278 00:28:46,126 --> 00:28:47,227 - My condolences. 279 00:28:48,294 --> 00:28:50,530 - Yeah, I think I’ll keep him around for maybe another year. 280 00:28:50,630 --> 00:28:51,398 Yeah. 281 00:28:51,564 --> 00:28:52,465 - Is this a check? 282 00:28:52,632 --> 00:28:53,400 [laughing] 283 00:28:53,566 --> 00:28:54,300 - Stop it. 284 00:28:54,434 --> 00:28:58,872 - I guess, I should tell you officially, happy 20 years. 285 00:28:59,406 --> 00:29:02,976 - Aw. You romantic, you. 286 00:29:03,143 --> 00:29:05,111 Well, it has been a nice run. 287 00:29:06,112 --> 00:29:07,580 - You know how jealous I’ve been. 288 00:29:09,916 --> 00:29:11,918 - You’ve had a few relationship issues. 289 00:29:12,520 --> 00:29:14,287 We just gotta get you back out there. 290 00:29:14,421 --> 00:29:17,257 - Why do I feel like you’ve talked to my parents? 291 00:29:17,390 --> 00:29:19,893 - It’s a conspiracy. - Yes. 292 00:29:20,600 --> 00:29:21,761 [chuckles] 293 00:29:24,631 --> 00:29:29,200 - You still thinking about that little girl’s surgery, huh? 294 00:29:29,436 --> 00:29:30,770 - There’s too many risks, Misha. 295 00:29:32,472 --> 00:29:34,174 - And you go forward knowing that. 296 00:29:34,307 --> 00:29:37,677 - How do I move forward? I feel like I’m stuck. 297 00:29:42,115 --> 00:29:43,850 - Maybe you’re a little too worried about 298 00:29:43,983 --> 00:29:45,785 all of the details and the minutiae. 299 00:29:45,919 --> 00:29:49,456 Maybe you’re too worried about how you’re going to do it 300 00:29:49,589 --> 00:29:52,125 instead of focusing on what it’s going to feel like 301 00:29:52,292 --> 00:29:53,360 when you finally get there. 302 00:29:53,526 --> 00:29:55,762 Because I do believe you’re gonna get there. 303 00:29:58,865 --> 00:30:02,669 First, you may need to just let go. 304 00:30:06,673 --> 00:30:10,877 On that note, I’m gonna go flirt with my wife. 305 00:30:11,440 --> 00:30:12,450 Come on up. 306 00:30:12,178 --> 00:30:13,346 - Mmmhmm. 307 00:30:18,618 --> 00:30:21,221 - Hey, sorry to bother you. 308 00:30:21,621 --> 00:30:24,290 I... I just flew in on a business trip from Wisconsin 309 00:30:24,457 --> 00:30:26,526 and this is my first time trying Asian food. 310 00:30:27,293 --> 00:30:29,362 I just want a professional opinion. 311 00:30:32,198 --> 00:30:33,833 - Looks like good choices. 312 00:30:34,340 --> 00:30:34,834 [sighs] 313 00:30:35,100 --> 00:30:35,969 - Great. Thank you. 314 00:30:36,870 --> 00:30:40,407 Wow. I love this neon green color. 315 00:30:43,143 --> 00:30:45,512 Oh, bit of a kick, though. [coughs] 316 00:30:47,247 --> 00:30:49,749 - Miss, excuse me, he’s choking. 317 00:30:50,984 --> 00:30:51,918 - Do something. 318 00:30:54,654 --> 00:30:55,522 In and out , sir 319 00:30:55,689 --> 00:30:56,489 On the house. 320 00:30:57,590 --> 00:30:58,658 - Thank you. 321 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:01,428 - Will he be ok? 322 00:31:01,661 --> 00:31:02,929 - He should be fine. 323 00:31:03,663 --> 00:31:06,990 I don’t know if he will eat Japanese food again. 324 00:31:08,334 --> 00:31:09,336 [chuckles] 325 00:31:12,372 --> 00:31:13,873 Thank you 326 00:31:18,378 --> 00:31:19,612 - Anle. 327 00:31:19,879 --> 00:31:20,880 - Ming. 328 00:31:21,140 --> 00:31:22,549 Nice to meet you. 329 00:31:23,850 --> 00:31:26,619 - So, rough day at the office? 330 00:31:27,754 --> 00:31:29,389 - Something like that, yes. 331 00:31:30,256 --> 00:31:33,193 - Well, I’m your bartender for the evening. 332 00:31:33,460 --> 00:31:36,529 So we can now engage in the very sacred ritual 333 00:31:36,696 --> 00:31:39,366 where you tell me your problems, I listen, 334 00:31:39,532 --> 00:31:43,370 and you spend a tenth of the price of a therapist. 335 00:31:47,400 --> 00:31:49,642 - Just some things in the past that I can’t get over. 336 00:31:52,746 --> 00:31:54,414 - Who says you have to get over them? 337 00:31:57,617 --> 00:31:59,986 Someone gave me really good wisdom once. 338 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:03,656 The present is made possible by the past. 339 00:32:05,925 --> 00:32:06,993 Anyway... 340 00:32:07,227 --> 00:32:08,128 Let me know if you need anything. 341 00:32:08,461 --> 00:32:09,796 - Thank you. 342 00:35:23,523 --> 00:35:26,626 - So you’ve got fibrosis transformation, 343 00:35:27,193 --> 00:35:29,162 uh, proliferation... 344 00:35:29,662 --> 00:35:31,965 You have, uh, EGF. 345 00:36:06,166 --> 00:36:08,535 - You said scarring’s the problem, right? 346 00:36:10,403 --> 00:36:11,638 Huh? 347 00:36:15,410 --> 00:36:17,344 I know it’s frustrating, I just... 348 00:36:18,440 --> 00:36:20,180 The fibrosis and the scarring for Kajal 349 00:36:20,580 --> 00:36:21,715 is something that could actually- 350 00:36:21,848 --> 00:36:23,583 - Is impossible to fix. 351 00:36:24,751 --> 00:36:25,585 [tapping on desk] 352 00:36:29,522 --> 00:36:31,725 - Hey. Where’s your coat? 353 00:36:32,659 --> 00:36:33,493 Come on. 354 00:36:34,394 --> 00:36:35,562 Let’s get out of here. 355 00:36:36,596 --> 00:36:39,332 A few hours out of this place, think about something else, 356 00:36:39,499 --> 00:36:40,700 grab a couple of beers. 357 00:36:40,867 --> 00:36:41,835 - I have to keep going. 358 00:36:42,100 --> 00:36:42,669 - No, no, no. 359 00:36:42,769 --> 00:36:44,871 Come on, you gotta get out of here. Let’s go. 360 00:36:45,380 --> 00:36:46,873 - I just want the surgery to work. 361 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:48,708 - As do I, Ming. 362 00:36:49,750 --> 00:36:51,378 But I’m genuinely worried about you. 363 00:36:51,678 --> 00:36:54,470 You’re sleeping on the couch over here. 364 00:36:54,914 --> 00:36:57,751 Found three wrappers of instant noodles in the trash can. 365 00:36:57,917 --> 00:36:59,686 I know you don’t like instant noodles. 366 00:37:00,854 --> 00:37:02,856 Come on, you need a little balance. 367 00:37:03,189 --> 00:37:04,900 - I’m fine. 368 00:37:05,191 --> 00:37:07,527 - Hey, are you seriously not gonna tell me 369 00:37:07,694 --> 00:37:08,695 what’s going on here? 370 00:37:08,862 --> 00:37:11,231 - I don’t want to have this conversation, ok? 371 00:37:11,598 --> 00:37:14,670 - Fine. You crash and burn on your own. 372 00:37:14,300 --> 00:37:15,902 I’m going out by myself. 373 00:37:16,436 --> 00:37:17,137 I’m always the one 374 00:37:17,270 --> 00:37:19,139 left picking the pieces up around here anyway. 375 00:37:19,606 --> 00:37:21,408 - Can’t do any of this without me. 376 00:37:23,760 --> 00:37:24,440 [clears throat] 377 00:37:29,883 --> 00:37:30,984 - Really? 378 00:37:31,117 --> 00:37:33,153 - Misha. - No. 379 00:37:40,493 --> 00:37:41,995 [clears throat] 380 00:48:44,624 --> 00:48:49,129 - There was this girl. Lili. 381 00:48:54,100 --> 00:48:56,503 [people chattering] 382 00:48:57,237 --> 00:48:59,806 There was an uprising in my hometown. 383 00:49:08,515 --> 00:49:10,116 Many bad things happened. 384 00:50:00,633 --> 00:50:02,635 I could never find Lili again. 385 00:50:07,741 --> 00:50:11,311 There is some part of me that thinks 386 00:50:15,348 --> 00:50:18,485 if I can help Kajal out of the dark... 387 00:50:20,186 --> 00:50:28,595 Somehow, maybe, maybe I can help Lili out of hers. 388 00:50:32,866 --> 00:50:34,167 Wherever she is... 389 00:50:48,810 --> 00:50:52,886 - I’m with you, Ming. We can do this. 390 00:50:59,250 --> 00:51:00,727 [running footfalls] 391 00:52:32,318 --> 00:52:34,200 [screaming and chaos] 392 00:52:59,879 --> 00:53:02,248 [crying] 393 00:54:02,142 --> 00:54:05,712 - Babies don’t scar. - Babies what? 394 00:54:06,246 --> 00:54:08,114 - The baby in the jar, they don’t scar. 395 00:54:08,248 --> 00:54:09,115 - Hey, hey, hey, what- 396 00:54:09,249 --> 00:54:10,150 - Babies don’t scar. I can’t believe I didn’t- 397 00:54:10,283 --> 00:54:11,551 - Who’s baby in jar? 398 00:54:11,651 --> 00:54:15,288 - No. The fluid. The placenta. 399 00:54:15,455 --> 00:54:18,258 Babies do not scar in the womb. 400 00:54:18,491 --> 00:54:21,327 Because of the amniotic sac, the placenta, 401 00:54:21,494 --> 00:54:23,430 they have time to heal slowly. 402 00:54:24,130 --> 00:54:26,660 Why do adults scar? 403 00:54:26,833 --> 00:54:27,500 - Uh-huh. 404 00:54:27,634 --> 00:54:29,736 - No, no, no, why? Why do adults scar? 405 00:54:29,836 --> 00:54:33,773 - Because the human body is trying to prevent infection 406 00:54:33,940 --> 00:54:36,242 so it heals itself quickly, thus scarring. 407 00:54:36,409 --> 00:54:41,247 - Yes. And adult eyes go blind when injured, so? 408 00:54:41,414 --> 00:54:43,830 - The baby doesn’t scar in the womb. 409 00:54:43,283 --> 00:54:45,518 The amniotic sac, the placenta, oh. 410 00:54:45,652 --> 00:54:47,787 - Look for any previous work on the placenta 411 00:54:47,921 --> 00:54:49,923 and amniotic membranes. 412 00:54:52,425 --> 00:54:55,328 If we use the amniotic sac that contains the same properties 413 00:54:55,495 --> 00:54:58,832 that prevent scaring on a baby in the womb, 414 00:54:59,265 --> 00:54:59,933 we have a chance. 415 00:55:00,330 --> 00:55:02,535 - Ok, I have no idea where this came from but, 416 00:55:02,669 --> 00:55:04,771 this is from Dr. Sheffer Tseng 417 00:55:04,871 --> 00:55:07,173 from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 418 00:55:07,340 --> 00:55:08,775 “Our lab has reintroduced the use 419 00:55:08,942 --> 00:55:12,145 “of the amniotic membrane very recently. 420 00:55:12,312 --> 00:55:15,682 “We’re exploring whether the membrane that lines the sac 421 00:55:15,849 --> 00:55:18,184 “holds the same healing power outside the womb.” 422 00:55:19,119 --> 00:55:20,530 - That’s it. - Uh-huh. 423 00:55:20,220 --> 00:55:21,540 - That’s it. 424 00:55:21,221 --> 00:55:22,155 - That could be useful. 425 00:55:30,196 --> 00:55:32,332 - We’ll use a contact lens 426 00:55:32,499 --> 00:55:36,836 with the amniotic membrane implemented in it. 427 00:55:37,300 --> 00:55:39,806 So the eye has a better chance to heal 428 00:55:40,730 --> 00:55:41,508 with less scarring. 429 00:55:44,544 --> 00:55:46,120 Why did you let them out of the cage? 430 00:55:46,146 --> 00:55:48,548 - Hey, I have to tag them. Okay. That’s the idea. 431 00:55:48,748 --> 00:55:49,683 I’m supposed to tag them, right? 432 00:55:49,849 --> 00:55:52,352 - Well, they’re blind, you know. They shouldn’t be so hard. 433 00:55:52,519 --> 00:55:53,253 Just grab it. 434 00:55:53,386 --> 00:55:55,388 - Where are the others? If you want to help... 435 00:55:55,588 --> 00:55:58,191 Ming? You want to help? 436 00:55:58,324 --> 00:55:59,559 - Make sure you tag them, right? 437 00:55:59,693 --> 00:56:00,927 - Yeah, I got em’ tagged. 438 00:56:01,227 --> 00:56:02,950 Come on. 439 00:56:02,228 --> 00:56:03,363 Ok. 440 00:59:20,894 --> 00:59:23,296 Here we are, live in Nashville, bottom of the fourth. 441 00:59:23,430 --> 00:59:24,631 Dr. Ming Wang, 442 00:59:24,798 --> 00:59:28,201 facing off against the mighty blind rabbits. 443 00:59:28,301 --> 00:59:36,743 We are in control study 6771 after 89... 444 00:59:36,876 --> 00:59:39,646 91 extremely positive results, 445 00:59:39,779 --> 00:59:46,386 Dr. Wang on the assessment at 1:09PM. 446 00:59:46,486 --> 00:59:48,254 What do you got, tag specimen? 447 00:59:48,388 --> 00:59:50,490 - Tag specimen number 92. 448 00:59:50,623 --> 00:59:53,159 - Ninety-two. Ninety-two. 449 00:59:53,293 --> 00:59:54,994 - Measuring now. 450 00:59:55,929 --> 00:59:57,564 Looks like... 451 00:59:59,990 --> 01:00:01,134 Seventy-five percent less scarring. 452 01:00:03,603 --> 01:00:04,671 - Seventy-five. 453 01:00:04,838 --> 01:00:05,905 - Seventy-five. 454 01:00:06,773 --> 01:00:09,976 Misha, is this the one with the amniotic membrane contact lens? 455 01:00:10,176 --> 01:00:15,148 - Yes. It is. 456 01:00:17,784 --> 01:00:20,120 - It worked. It worked. 457 01:00:20,253 --> 01:00:22,322 - How do you say it worked in Mandarin? 458 01:00:22,622 --> 01:00:23,456 - Youxiào. 459 01:00:23,590 --> 01:00:24,357 - Chen what? 460 01:00:24,491 --> 01:00:25,458 - Youxiào. 461 01:00:25,592 --> 01:00:26,960 - Chen donla... - Youxiào. 462 01:00:27,930 --> 01:00:28,361 - Chen donla... 463 01:00:28,495 --> 01:00:31,698 - [laughs] No, but yes, ok. 464 01:00:33,867 --> 01:00:35,468 - You’re gonna help Kajal. 465 01:00:38,104 --> 01:00:40,974 - We are. We are. 466 01:00:41,141 --> 01:00:44,144 [laughing] Youxiào. 467 01:00:44,310 --> 01:00:45,645 [exhales] 468 01:00:45,979 --> 01:00:47,470 - Here you go. 469 01:00:50,717 --> 01:00:52,652 The doctor returns. 470 01:00:53,153 --> 01:00:56,823 So, what can I get you? A large side of wasabi? 471 01:00:56,956 --> 01:01:00,160 - No, maybe just a drink tonight. 472 01:01:00,326 --> 01:01:02,128 A single malt, 12 year. 473 01:01:02,228 --> 01:01:02,996 - Mmmhmm. 474 01:01:03,163 --> 01:01:04,364 - Actually, 18. 475 01:01:04,531 --> 01:01:06,733 - Wow. The good stuff. 476 01:01:06,900 --> 01:01:08,680 You must be celebrating. 477 01:01:10,537 --> 01:01:13,807 - Yes. I guess you could say things are looking up. 478 01:01:16,743 --> 01:01:17,711 Thank you. 479 01:01:18,345 --> 01:01:22,482 - Well, to whatever it is we’re celebrating, cheers. 480 01:01:23,516 --> 01:01:24,250 - Cheers. 481 01:01:26,860 --> 01:01:27,187 I was wondering... 482 01:01:27,721 --> 01:01:34,600 Maybe we could go somewhere else for some food some time? 483 01:01:34,194 --> 01:01:37,397 - Are you asking me on a date? 484 01:01:37,831 --> 01:01:38,865 - I think so. 485 01:01:39,320 --> 01:01:39,899 [chuckles] [clears throat] 486 01:01:40,330 --> 01:01:44,571 - Well, you didn’t quite stick the landing... but... 487 01:01:45,772 --> 01:01:47,400 Yes. 488 01:02:45,331 --> 01:02:48,768 [laughing] 489 01:02:51,171 --> 01:02:54,941 [fireworks crackling] 490 01:03:26,539 --> 01:03:28,508 - After a lot of trial and error, 491 01:03:28,675 --> 01:03:31,444 it dawned on us and other scientists that the healing 492 01:03:31,611 --> 01:03:35,150 secret of a baby lies in the placenta and amniotic sac. 493 01:03:35,515 --> 01:03:38,284 Then, we developed a very special delivery system 494 01:03:38,451 --> 01:03:40,220 for these specific properties 495 01:03:40,387 --> 01:03:43,156 called the amniotic membrane contact lens. 496 01:03:43,323 --> 01:03:45,525 We then obtained two US patents. 497 01:03:46,126 --> 01:03:48,895 Kajal will be the very first patient to experience 498 01:03:49,620 --> 01:03:50,663 this new breakthrough technology. 499 01:03:50,897 --> 01:03:53,533 We’re hopeful it will restore her sight. 500 01:03:53,867 --> 01:03:56,236 And now Kajal would like to say a few words. 501 01:03:59,572 --> 01:04:03,543 - Many people helped me come from India to America. 502 01:04:03,910 --> 01:04:07,681 And Dr. Ming is working hard to help me see again. 503 01:04:08,140 --> 01:04:10,583 I’m grateful to you all and to God. 504 01:04:10,850 --> 01:04:12,552 [applause] 505 01:04:14,154 --> 01:04:16,423 - Ok, first thing you did in America. 506 01:04:17,524 --> 01:04:18,758 - McDonalds. 507 01:04:18,892 --> 01:04:19,926 - No. 508 01:04:20,600 --> 01:04:21,561 [chuckles] That is so cliché! 509 01:04:21,695 --> 01:04:24,564 - What do you expect? I had $50 in my pocket. 510 01:04:24,831 --> 01:04:28,268 I ate four Big Macs. I was very happy. 511 01:04:28,735 --> 01:04:30,203 And very sick. 512 01:04:30,336 --> 01:04:31,571 - That’s a lot of food. 513 01:04:31,705 --> 01:04:32,372 - Yes. 514 01:04:32,505 --> 01:04:33,373 - It’s a lot of burgers. 515 01:04:33,506 --> 01:04:35,275 - A lot of burgers. It was my favorite. 516 01:04:37,444 --> 01:04:39,846 - Ah, they’re here. Come in, come in. 517 01:04:40,880 --> 01:04:42,716 These are our top students. 518 01:04:43,183 --> 01:04:47,754 Ming Wang, Ji-Hong Dai and Jason Chao. 519 01:04:47,887 --> 01:04:49,356 Absolutely top students. 520 01:04:49,456 --> 01:04:51,910 - Yes, top students. 521 01:04:51,224 --> 01:04:54,561 - Wonderful. The three Musketeers. 522 01:04:55,195 --> 01:04:59,933 - No, no Musketeers. Top students. 523 01:05:00,660 --> 01:05:02,936 - Right. A pleasure to meet you. 524 01:05:03,603 --> 01:05:07,107 Ming Wang, I read what you said to the interviewers. 525 01:05:07,273 --> 01:05:10,744 That you want to explore and master the sciences. 526 01:05:10,910 --> 01:05:12,779 Especially laser physics. 527 01:05:14,948 --> 01:05:18,218 - Pardon. I am asking... 528 01:05:18,318 --> 01:05:21,421 What is the academic load of your school? 529 01:05:22,789 --> 01:05:25,580 - I’m sorry, say that again. 530 01:05:25,225 --> 01:05:30,630 - What is uh, the, academic load of your school? 531 01:05:32,932 --> 01:05:38,271 Uh, what is academic load? 532 01:05:38,805 --> 01:05:39,773 The load? 533 01:05:39,906 --> 01:05:41,508 - Are you asking me how many credits 534 01:05:41,675 --> 01:05:42,676 you need to get a degree? 535 01:05:42,809 --> 01:05:44,744 - Yes, yes, yes! 536 01:05:44,911 --> 01:05:46,479 - Ok, now the dogs are out of the gate 537 01:05:46,613 --> 01:05:48,281 and tearing after that rabbit. 538 01:05:50,483 --> 01:05:51,785 It’s a good question. 539 01:05:52,118 --> 01:05:53,820 It’s a very good question. 540 01:05:54,487 --> 01:05:56,956 I appreciate the determination, kid. 541 01:07:10,897 --> 01:07:12,599 - I think we might need some new clothes. 542 01:07:12,732 --> 01:07:16,703 - Uh. My parents buy this suit spent three month’s salary. 543 01:07:16,870 --> 01:07:18,505 - And it’s going to take two minutes for us 544 01:07:18,672 --> 01:07:20,240 to get laughed off campus. 545 01:07:20,407 --> 01:07:22,242 - I spent all my money on cab ride. 546 01:07:22,409 --> 01:07:23,610 - Me too. 547 01:07:59,790 --> 01:08:03,149 - There they are! The three Musketeers. 548 01:08:04,584 --> 01:08:05,985 - Hi. 549 01:08:07,420 --> 01:08:09,255 - I see we have some work to do. 550 01:08:10,560 --> 01:08:13,126 - So uh, what we are doing now? 551 01:08:13,593 --> 01:08:15,995 - Uh, you can do whatever you want. 552 01:08:18,998 --> 01:08:20,333 Are you boys hungry? 553 01:08:21,401 --> 01:08:22,302 - Yeah. 554 01:08:22,435 --> 01:08:24,270 - Let’s get some pizza. My treat. 555 01:08:27,507 --> 01:08:29,909 - What is pizza? 556 01:08:32,779 --> 01:08:34,447 - So that’s how you came to America? 557 01:08:34,581 --> 01:08:37,751 - Yes. Well, sort of, yes. 558 01:08:39,586 --> 01:08:41,755 - Tell me more about this little girl 559 01:08:41,921 --> 01:08:43,490 that you’re doing the surgery for? 560 01:08:44,190 --> 01:08:47,827 - Her name is Kajal. A very brave girl. 561 01:08:49,696 --> 01:08:51,131 - It’s incredible 562 01:08:51,331 --> 01:08:53,800 that you can give her the chance to see again. 563 01:08:55,100 --> 01:08:57,203 - She doesn’t deserve to suffer anymore. 564 01:08:59,272 --> 01:09:00,707 I have to succeed. 565 01:09:03,900 --> 01:09:05,445 I’m sorry, I don’t usually talk so much. 566 01:09:05,612 --> 01:09:07,547 - No, I like it. 567 01:09:12,519 --> 01:09:13,820 - Are you excited, Kajal? 568 01:09:14,540 --> 01:09:15,388 - Yes, Dr. Ming. 569 01:09:15,555 --> 01:09:16,222 - Ok, good. 570 01:09:16,356 --> 01:09:18,158 They are going to make sure you’re comfortable. 571 01:09:18,324 --> 01:09:20,293 And I will see you after the surgery. 572 01:09:20,460 --> 01:09:21,661 - Yes. 573 01:09:21,828 --> 01:09:24,300 - You’re very brave. Thank you. 574 01:09:27,670 --> 01:09:28,635 [music plays softly] 575 01:09:50,523 --> 01:09:51,358 Ok, Kajal. 576 01:09:51,524 --> 01:09:53,593 Now, I’m going to take this bandage off. 577 01:09:54,894 --> 01:09:57,931 And you should be able to see the light in the room. 578 01:09:59,165 --> 01:10:02,402 Just open your eyes very slowly. 579 01:10:07,700 --> 01:10:08,441 Do you see the light? 580 01:10:16,683 --> 01:10:17,751 - No. 581 01:10:19,452 --> 01:10:21,254 - Nothing at all, Kajal? 582 01:10:23,356 --> 01:10:25,458 - I can’t see anything. 583 01:10:28,695 --> 01:10:30,130 [sighs] 584 01:10:37,303 --> 01:10:38,371 [camera shutters click] 585 01:10:38,471 --> 01:10:40,730 - Dr. Wang! 586 01:10:40,240 --> 01:10:42,275 [reporters clamoring] 587 01:10:59,826 --> 01:11:01,461 [books crashing to floor] 588 01:11:38,264 --> 01:11:39,966 [liquid pouring] 589 01:11:43,169 --> 01:11:45,305 [Kajal screaming] 590 01:11:46,606 --> 01:11:49,609 [Lili screaming] 591 01:12:20,840 --> 01:12:22,175 - [voicemail] Ming, it’s Misha. 592 01:12:22,342 --> 01:12:24,177 Yeah, look, it was a crappy day. 593 01:12:24,310 --> 01:12:25,211 I know. 594 01:12:25,412 --> 01:12:27,380 Um, I’m not happy about it either. 595 01:12:28,214 --> 01:12:30,216 I’m here to talk. Give me a call. 596 01:12:31,170 --> 01:12:34,540 [birds chirping] [dogs barking] 597 01:12:39,693 --> 01:12:41,695 [chinese music plays softly] 598 01:12:47,330 --> 01:12:48,101 - [Anle voicemail] It’s me again. 599 01:12:48,268 --> 01:12:51,710 Call me back when you get the chance. Ok? 600 01:13:01,810 --> 01:13:02,115 - [Mrs. Wang voicemail] Ming, we missed you 601 01:13:02,282 --> 01:13:05,418 at Tuesday’s dinner. Hope you’re ok. 602 01:13:05,552 --> 01:13:06,619 Call me back. 603 01:13:17,630 --> 01:13:18,765 - What is it? 604 01:13:19,566 --> 01:13:23,360 - Hi, Professor Scurry? Professor McNesby sent me. 605 01:13:23,203 --> 01:13:26,706 He want me to show you my exam score and discuss possibly 606 01:13:26,873 --> 01:13:29,209 take the MCAT before applying for medical school. 607 01:13:33,413 --> 01:13:35,715 - Are you Chinese? 608 01:13:35,882 --> 01:13:37,817 - Uh, yes. 609 01:13:39,986 --> 01:13:42,155 - Look, it’s hard getting into medical school 610 01:13:42,288 --> 01:13:45,258 here in the states, even for an American student. 611 01:13:46,590 --> 01:13:47,794 But you coming from China? 612 01:13:48,762 --> 01:13:50,960 Don’t waste your time. 613 01:13:59,139 --> 01:14:00,273 - Thank you, sir. 614 01:14:00,407 --> 01:14:01,474 [knocking on door] 615 01:14:05,679 --> 01:14:07,280 - Oh, you’re here. 616 01:14:08,915 --> 01:14:10,250 [birds chirping] 617 01:14:29,269 --> 01:14:31,104 How ’bout some tea? 618 01:14:42,148 --> 01:14:44,484 You always loved Li Bai. 619 01:15:02,969 --> 01:15:06,390 - I told Lili we would make it together. 620 01:15:09,843 --> 01:15:11,211 Things would change. 621 01:15:14,180 --> 01:15:15,915 Everything would be ok. 622 01:15:20,587 --> 01:15:23,223 It’s what you told us all the time. 623 01:15:26,426 --> 01:15:28,895 - A father’s duty is to protect. 624 01:15:30,697 --> 01:15:33,366 To help the children feel at peace. 625 01:15:34,868 --> 01:15:38,538 Even when they do not always believe it themselves. 626 01:15:41,675 --> 01:15:42,942 Ming. 627 01:15:43,677 --> 01:15:48,715 The memory of Lili has been your inspiration for all these years. 628 01:15:51,685 --> 01:15:54,754 It has fueled your desire to help people 629 01:15:54,888 --> 01:15:56,890 come out of their darkness. 630 01:15:59,559 --> 01:16:02,762 Lili wouldn’t want you to stop now. 631 01:16:08,935 --> 01:16:11,104 - [teary] I always believed what you told me. 632 01:16:22,382 --> 01:16:24,150 Alright, hello Doctor. 633 01:16:24,284 --> 01:16:25,251 - Good morning. 634 01:16:25,385 --> 01:16:29,550 - Come over here and say hi to Steve and Lynn Hendrich. 635 01:16:29,289 --> 01:16:30,490 And this is Maria. 636 01:16:37,897 --> 01:16:41,267 Lynn, why don’t you tell him how you all met. 637 01:16:41,468 --> 01:16:44,237 - Uh, Steve and I were on a mission trip in Moldova. 638 01:16:44,671 --> 01:16:46,306 That’s when I saw Maria. 639 01:16:46,506 --> 01:16:49,943 She was sitting alone on a bench while the other children played. 640 01:16:50,110 --> 01:16:52,445 I introduced myself to the interpreter. 641 01:16:53,747 --> 01:16:54,781 She looked up. 642 01:16:57,317 --> 01:16:58,985 We want to give her a chance. 643 01:17:07,327 --> 01:17:08,762 [machine clicking] 644 01:17:23,109 --> 01:17:24,544 [ominous tones] 645 01:17:28,782 --> 01:17:30,283 - Ming? 646 01:17:32,552 --> 01:17:36,189 - Um, I’m going to give you the number of a doctor, 647 01:17:36,456 --> 01:17:37,957 a friend of mine, [clears throat] 648 01:17:38,124 --> 01:17:39,192 in Atlanta. 649 01:17:40,560 --> 01:17:41,661 Not too far. 650 01:17:41,828 --> 01:17:44,230 - Well, we heard you were the best, Dr. Wang. 651 01:17:45,899 --> 01:17:48,168 - I won’t be able to help you. I’m very sorry. 652 01:17:48,334 --> 01:17:51,838 Give Dr. Fischer a call, he’s very capable. 653 01:18:05,352 --> 01:18:06,753 I keep seeing her. 654 01:18:08,254 --> 01:18:08,988 - Where? 655 01:18:09,890 --> 01:18:10,223 - Everywhere. She’s everywhere. 656 01:18:10,357 --> 01:18:11,991 And I don’t know if she’s real 657 01:18:12,158 --> 01:18:13,760 or if I’m having a nervous breakdown. 658 01:18:13,893 --> 01:18:16,162 I don’t even know if I can perform surgery anymore! 659 01:18:16,262 --> 01:18:18,231 - Stop it! Stop it! 660 01:18:18,598 --> 01:18:19,566 You don’t say that. 661 01:18:21,868 --> 01:18:24,104 Life can get a little messed up. 662 01:18:24,270 --> 01:18:26,272 Things don’t always make sense. 663 01:18:27,340 --> 01:18:30,210 - I just don’t want Maria to end up like Kajal. 664 01:18:30,543 --> 01:18:33,613 - I understand that. 665 01:18:33,747 --> 01:18:35,682 We can only do our best. 666 01:18:37,117 --> 01:18:39,119 It’s all we can do. 667 01:19:05,445 --> 01:19:06,413 - Hey, Chinaman. 668 01:19:06,579 --> 01:19:07,814 What do you think you’re doing here? 669 01:19:08,214 --> 01:19:09,883 Shouldn’t you be in a Chinese kitchen somewhere. 670 01:19:10,450 --> 01:19:12,850 Make me some Kung Fu Chicken, boy. 671 01:19:12,252 --> 01:19:14,421 [laughing] 672 01:19:14,554 --> 01:19:15,922 [soft music] 673 01:19:16,890 --> 01:19:18,580 [pages turning] 674 01:19:18,992 --> 01:19:20,493 [dishwasher running] 675 01:19:27,634 --> 01:19:28,768 [music continues] 676 01:19:55,328 --> 01:19:58,932 - Hi, I’d like to enroll in the MCAT exam study course. 677 01:19:59,320 --> 01:20:00,967 - Of course. Fill this out. 678 01:20:02,168 --> 01:20:08,410 And the fee is $1,500. I’m not sure if you were aware. 679 01:20:08,174 --> 01:20:11,511 - Uh, yeah. Have it right here. 680 01:20:25,250 --> 01:20:27,627 - And that is why the best choice to be 681 01:20:27,727 --> 01:20:30,230 the next Superman is Eminem. 682 01:20:30,663 --> 01:20:31,631 - What? 683 01:20:31,731 --> 01:20:33,299 - That’s not what she was asking you. 684 01:20:33,400 --> 01:20:35,902 - Alright, never mind. Here’s my next big idea. 685 01:20:36,136 --> 01:20:36,970 You guys know how people 686 01:20:37,700 --> 01:20:39,720 are just obsessed with their cats nowadays. 687 01:20:39,372 --> 01:20:40,730 - Yes. 688 01:20:40,206 --> 01:20:44,144 - Think about it. Facebook, but for cats. 689 01:20:45,812 --> 01:20:46,546 - Facebook for cats. 690 01:20:46,680 --> 01:20:47,681 - Facebook for cats. 691 01:20:47,814 --> 01:20:49,849 - But you’re allergic to cats. 692 01:20:49,983 --> 01:20:52,585 - Mom, it’s all digital. I don’t actually need a cat. 693 01:20:52,719 --> 01:20:55,550 - Actually not the worst idea you’ve had, Yu. 694 01:20:59,659 --> 01:21:01,610 [phone ringing] 695 01:21:01,194 --> 01:21:04,931 - Wow, the prodigal doctor. 696 01:21:05,198 --> 01:21:07,200 - I’m sorry I did not return any of your calls. 697 01:21:08,401 --> 01:21:10,937 But I would like the chance to explain everything. 698 01:21:12,572 --> 01:21:13,740 - Ok. 699 01:21:15,909 --> 01:21:17,377 - Do you like karaoke? 700 01:21:18,611 --> 01:21:20,180 - I love karaoke. 701 01:21:20,280 --> 01:21:23,750 - Ok, how ’bout Painter’s Alley, Saturday night? 702 01:21:23,883 --> 01:21:25,685 - Ok, see you there. 703 01:21:56,483 --> 01:21:57,550 - Hello, Sister. 704 01:21:58,585 --> 01:21:59,452 - Oh. 705 01:22:01,421 --> 01:22:03,757 Thank you for coming, Doctor. 706 01:22:04,391 --> 01:22:05,825 [sniffs] Ah. 707 01:22:06,920 --> 01:22:08,161 - Thank you for your call. 708 01:22:10,463 --> 01:22:11,998 What is she doing up there? 709 01:22:12,966 --> 01:22:16,636 - Ah, she is praying for the other children. 710 01:22:17,804 --> 01:22:22,575 Asking God to give them strength with their difficulties. 711 01:22:23,410 --> 01:22:24,511 - Praying for them. 712 01:22:26,913 --> 01:22:30,650 - This beautiful child makes them realize 713 01:22:30,817 --> 01:22:34,200 how blessed they are in life. 714 01:22:35,622 --> 01:22:37,657 - I’m sorry I could not help her. 715 01:22:39,993 --> 01:22:41,161 - Oh. 716 01:22:44,831 --> 01:22:48,535 I prayed for a miracle. 717 01:22:49,335 --> 01:22:54,674 Insisting to God that the restoration 718 01:22:54,841 --> 01:22:58,712 of Kajal’s physical sight would be the miracle. 719 01:23:02,682 --> 01:23:03,950 But look. 720 01:23:04,500 --> 01:23:05,952 [laughing] 721 01:23:06,520 --> 01:23:08,188 Look what God uses when we refuse to believe 722 01:23:08,355 --> 01:23:10,557 there is no purpose. 723 01:23:12,892 --> 01:23:15,395 Kajal is the miracle. 724 01:23:17,731 --> 01:23:19,999 Saint Teresa of Calcutta said: 725 01:23:20,133 --> 01:23:24,170 “For love to be real it must empty us of self.” 726 01:23:27,407 --> 01:23:29,309 Kajal embodies this. 727 01:23:30,176 --> 01:23:35,482 She has moved beyond the tragedy of her past. 728 01:23:36,316 --> 01:23:42,989 And embraces the present with happiness and joy and love. 729 01:23:47,930 --> 01:23:50,300 Let me go get her so she can say hello. 730 01:23:50,764 --> 01:23:52,650 - Thank you. 731 01:23:57,737 --> 01:24:03,677 - Kajal. Kajal, Dr. Ming is here to see you. 732 01:24:04,678 --> 01:24:07,947 Here. Step. Step. 733 01:24:08,810 --> 01:24:09,449 There we are. 734 01:24:12,385 --> 01:24:13,586 - Hello, Kajal. 735 01:24:13,720 --> 01:24:15,555 - I’m glad you came today. 736 01:24:15,755 --> 01:24:17,691 - I’m happy to see you smiling. 737 01:24:18,191 --> 01:24:19,893 - Is it a good smile? 738 01:24:22,929 --> 01:24:24,798 - It is the best smile. 739 01:24:24,931 --> 01:24:27,670 - I want to give you something. 740 01:24:28,968 --> 01:24:30,637 I made this for you. 741 01:24:31,905 --> 01:24:35,809 - A gift for me. Thank you. 742 01:24:36,609 --> 01:24:38,712 - I will be praying for you. 743 01:24:45,418 --> 01:24:48,288 - Shall we go and say goodbye to the others, hmm? 744 01:24:48,455 --> 01:24:50,824 - Ok. Goodbye, Dr. Ming. 745 01:25:06,973 --> 01:25:07,907 - Professor! 746 01:25:08,800 --> 01:25:09,142 Professor McNesby! 747 01:25:09,275 --> 01:25:11,578 - Hi, Ming. 748 01:25:11,678 --> 01:25:13,847 - I got the test result. 749 01:25:13,980 --> 01:25:16,850 - Well, good. Open it. 750 01:25:16,983 --> 01:25:19,853 - No, no, I’m too nervous. 751 01:25:19,986 --> 01:25:22,622 - Oh, Ming. You got nothing to be nervous about. 752 01:25:22,756 --> 01:25:24,457 You prepared well. 753 01:25:25,910 --> 01:25:26,793 [background conversations] 754 01:25:33,867 --> 01:25:36,536 - What’s wrong? Did I fail? 755 01:25:37,604 --> 01:25:41,775 - Ming, you scored perfect 15s in the science subjects. 756 01:25:41,975 --> 01:25:44,844 - Oh, that’s good. 757 01:25:44,978 --> 01:25:47,881 - I’ve never seen it before. Look at your ranking, Ming. 758 01:25:48,140 --> 01:25:50,150 - 99th percentile. 759 01:25:50,316 --> 01:25:52,118 - Damn near perfect. 760 01:25:52,285 --> 01:25:56,790 Ming, you can go to medical school wherever you want. 761 01:25:57,223 --> 01:26:00,260 Johns Hopkin, Harvard, wherever. 762 01:26:00,293 --> 01:26:01,394 Congratulations. 763 01:26:01,561 --> 01:26:02,729 - Thank you. 764 01:26:02,896 --> 01:26:03,830 - Keep working hard. 765 01:26:03,997 --> 01:26:06,199 You’re gonna do great things in this world. 766 01:26:08,201 --> 01:26:10,970 - And after thinking more about Maria’s situation, 767 01:26:12,472 --> 01:26:14,307 I want to give it a try. 768 01:26:15,842 --> 01:26:16,843 Keep in mind though, 769 01:26:16,976 --> 01:26:20,513 the surgery holds a very limited chance of success. 770 01:26:20,747 --> 01:26:22,515 But we should try our best. 771 01:26:23,550 --> 01:26:24,718 - Thank you. 772 01:26:24,851 --> 01:26:26,252 - Thank you so much. 773 01:26:27,354 --> 01:26:28,388 - Ok, Ruth. 774 01:26:28,521 --> 01:26:29,856 - Follow me. 775 01:26:39,399 --> 01:26:40,900 - Am I the only one to notice 776 01:26:41,340 --> 01:26:43,770 that the lobby was conspicuously empty today? 777 01:26:43,903 --> 01:26:45,710 No press? 778 01:26:45,605 --> 01:26:47,407 - This is all about Maria. 779 01:26:48,241 --> 01:26:49,676 - Ok. 780 01:26:59,586 --> 01:27:00,954 How does it look? 781 01:27:01,588 --> 01:27:04,570 - The iris is stuck to the capsule. 782 01:27:04,224 --> 01:27:09,262 I’m going to have to separate the soft tissues manually. 783 01:27:11,564 --> 01:27:13,400 it’s going to be a long day, everyone. 784 01:27:50,603 --> 01:27:53,139 Pass me the contact lens. It’s time. 785 01:28:05,850 --> 01:28:07,454 - I can’t see anything. 786 01:28:30,310 --> 01:28:31,444 - Ming? 787 01:28:46,893 --> 01:28:48,695 Ok, here we go. 788 01:28:50,196 --> 01:28:53,233 You are with the best driver in the house, Maria. 789 01:28:54,340 --> 01:28:56,403 - Here she is. Hello, Maria. 790 01:28:56,636 --> 01:28:58,238 - Look who we have here. 791 01:29:00,206 --> 01:29:01,675 - How are you feeling? 792 01:29:01,808 --> 01:29:02,509 - Good. 793 01:29:03,243 --> 01:29:05,578 - Dr. Wang in front of you, Maria. 794 01:29:06,312 --> 01:29:08,810 I’m going to remove your bandage. 795 01:29:08,214 --> 01:29:10,717 And you’re going to tell me what you can see in the room. 796 01:29:11,651 --> 01:29:15,155 You have no memory of sight, so I want you to take your time. 797 01:29:15,689 --> 01:29:17,424 Let your eyes adjust. 798 01:29:23,263 --> 01:29:24,564 Ok. Here we go. 799 01:29:35,575 --> 01:29:38,411 You should be able to see the light in the room. 800 01:29:46,453 --> 01:29:47,854 - I can see you. 801 01:29:47,954 --> 01:29:48,855 [gasps] 802 01:29:48,955 --> 01:29:51,358 - Someone, give me a mirror. Ruth, find me a mirror. 803 01:29:51,458 --> 01:29:53,193 - I have one right here in my purse. Hold on. 804 01:29:56,229 --> 01:29:57,597 Thank you. 805 01:30:01,701 --> 01:30:03,470 - Can you see yourself, Maria? 806 01:30:08,475 --> 01:30:09,909 [laughs] 807 01:30:10,430 --> 01:30:11,440 - I’m so pretty. 808 01:30:11,144 --> 01:30:13,380 [laughing] 809 01:30:13,546 --> 01:30:18,840 [shuddered breaths] [laughter] 810 01:30:55,255 --> 01:30:56,923 [laughing] 811 01:31:06,800 --> 01:31:09,102 - Thank you everybody for being here tonight. 812 01:31:09,669 --> 01:31:12,539 I’m truly humbled to see so many familiar faces here 813 01:31:12,706 --> 01:31:13,973 to support the launch 814 01:31:14,207 --> 01:31:16,776 of our new foundation for sight restoration, 815 01:31:17,510 --> 01:31:20,113 This would not be possible without the help of many people, 816 01:31:20,280 --> 01:31:23,350 including a special little girl named Kajal 817 01:31:23,550 --> 01:31:25,285 from Calcutta, India. 818 01:31:25,685 --> 01:31:28,521 Who’s positive energy and light is undeniable 819 01:31:28,655 --> 01:31:31,524 and will continue to inspire many for years to come. 820 01:31:32,192 --> 01:31:34,270 So let us celebrate her tonight 821 01:31:34,160 --> 01:31:36,529 and the many brave children around the world 822 01:31:37,130 --> 01:31:38,998 that this foundation hopes to help. 823 01:31:39,733 --> 01:31:40,700 Thank you. 824 01:31:40,834 --> 01:31:43,470 [applause] 825 01:31:46,806 --> 01:31:49,576 [upbeat jazz music] 826 01:31:51,177 --> 01:31:54,147 ...That’s funny actually. I’m so happy you’re all here. 827 01:31:54,347 --> 01:31:57,384 [background conversations] 828 01:32:00,754 --> 01:32:02,522 - You’ve been avoiding me all night. 829 01:32:03,189 --> 01:32:04,157 Hello. 830 01:32:07,193 --> 01:32:09,162 Couldn’t have done it without you. 831 01:32:09,262 --> 01:32:11,398 - I don’t think that’s true. 832 01:32:12,599 --> 01:32:15,268 But could you have come up with a better name than... 833 01:32:15,735 --> 01:32:19,205 The Eyeball Gala? 834 01:32:19,839 --> 01:32:23,900 - When are you going to let me fix your eyes? 835 01:32:23,543 --> 01:32:26,212 - You? No thanks. 836 01:32:30,160 --> 01:32:30,884 - Ok. 837 01:32:33,553 --> 01:32:35,121 I’m very happy you came. 838 01:32:35,889 --> 01:32:37,190 - I’m glad to be here. 839 01:32:37,457 --> 01:32:38,892 - What do you think of the food? 840 01:32:39,726 --> 01:32:42,228 - It’s not as good as McDonalds. 841 01:32:42,362 --> 01:32:43,430 - Can we get some after? 842 01:32:43,596 --> 01:32:44,431 - Can we please? 843 01:32:44,564 --> 01:32:45,765 - Yeah. 844 01:32:48,134 --> 01:32:50,360 - I know the surgery didn’t work out 845 01:32:51,471 --> 01:32:54,574 but look at what you’ve done for her. 846 01:32:56,609 --> 01:32:58,211 - Done for her? 847 01:32:59,713 --> 01:33:01,548 She’s opened my eyes. 848 01:33:03,830 --> 01:33:05,452 Kajal is teaching me every day that there’s more to life 849 01:33:05,618 --> 01:33:07,287 than what you see. 850 01:35:20,920 --> 01:35:23,223 - Oh, careful. 851 01:35:25,910 --> 01:35:27,927 [Maria squealing] 852 01:35:28,261 --> 01:35:30,630 - Do you see Casey? Look at Casey. 853 01:35:31,765 --> 01:35:33,133 - Can you see me? 854 01:35:33,767 --> 01:35:36,102 [crying and laughing]