disfigurement
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The scene is reminiscent of the heartbreaking moment in Peter Bogdanovich’s 1985 film “Mask” when a youth with a severe facial disfigurement discovered he looked normal in a funhouse mirror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
But after "learning acceptance" of his facial disfigurement he now shares his motivational story in schools with the aim of helping children "embrace their personalities and celebrate who they are".
From BBC ● May 17, 2025
For Dowd, Lydia’s transformation ultimately hinges on her disfigurement of Janine.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
Their opulent clothing, elaborate and glittering, could not hide their disfigurement, and their unpleasant expressions made them hideous.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
