Waking Life

18
1h 41m
2001
7.471 /10 (906)

Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

Overview

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2001-10-19

Top Billed Cast

Ethan Hawke

Jesse

Julie Delpy

Celine

Wiley Wiggins

Main Character

Bill Wise

Boat Car Guy

Alex E. Jones

Man in Car with P.A.

Steven Soderbergh

Interviewed on Television

Ken Webster

Bartender

Charles Gunning

Angry Man in Jail

Lorelei Linklater

Young Girl Playing Paper Game

Trevor Jack Brooks

Young Boy Playing Paper Game

Glover Gill

Accordion Player

Lara Hicks

Violin Player

Ames Asbell

Viola Player

Leigh Mahoney

Viola Player

Sara Nelson

Cello Player

Jeanine Attaway

Piano Player

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