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Waking Life

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

7.520011h 41mReleased970 votes

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.

Director:
Richard Linklater
Country:
United States
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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

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    Trevor Jack Brooks

    Young Boy Playing Paper Game

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    Glover Gill

    Accordion Player

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    Lara Hicks

    Violin Player

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    Ames Asbell

    Viola Player

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    Leigh Mahoney

    Viola Player

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    Sara Nelson

    Cello Player

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    Jeanine Attaway

    Piano Player

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    Erik Grostick

    Bass Player

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    Robert C. Solomon

    Philosophy Professor

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