Ever wonder what it’d be like to see the world through someone else’s eyes literally? In Your Eyes (2014), a paranormal romance penned by Joss Whedon and directed by Brin Hill, dares to answer with a premise so audacious it feels like a fever dream you don’t want to wake from. Two strangers, Rebecca (Zoe Kazan) and Dylan (Michael Stahl-David), are inexplicably linked across continents, sharing sights, sounds, and sensations. This isn’t just a quirky gimmick it’s a soulful exploration of connection in a world that feels increasingly disconnected.

Let’s start with the acting, because Kazan and Stahl-David are the heartbeat of this film. Their chemistry crackles through phone-like conversations and mirrored glances, despite never sharing a frame until the final act. Kazan’s Rebecca, a stifled doctor’s wife, radiates quiet yearning, her skittish charm blooming as she opens to Dylan. Stahl-David’s ex-con Dylan, all rough edges and soft smiles, grounds the fantastical with raw vulnerability. Their performances elevate a script that occasionally leans too hard into melodrama, making you root for their cosmic bond even when the plot stumbles.

The direction and cinematography, though, are where the film both soars and staggers. Brin Hill crafts a tactile intimacy snowy New Hampshire and sun-scorched New Mexico feel like characters themselves, vividly captured by Elisha Christian’s lens. Scenes of Rebecca and Dylan “sharing” each other’s worlds, like a mirrored face-to-face or a playful psychic dance, are visually inventive, blending their realities with a dreamlike fluidity. Yet, the film’s low budget occasionally betrays it; some transitions feel clunky, and the climax’s train-chase theatrics veer into TV-movie territory, undermining the understated magic.

Why does this matter in 2025? In an era of swipe-right romances and digital detachment, In Your Eyes feels like a love letter to authentic connection, a reminder that soulmates might be out there, unseen but felt. It’s not flawless Whedon’s script could dig deeper into the “why” of their link, and the side characters are thinly sketched. But its earnestness and originality resonate, especially for fans craving indie gems over algorithm-driven blockbusters. It’s a film that asks: what if the person who truly sees you is a stranger?

This isn’t a grand epic, but it’s a quiet triumph that lingers, like a shared glance you can’t shake. Watch it, and you might just see love and yourself through new eyes.