Waking Life
Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?
7.5
986 votes
October 19, 2001
1h 41m
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.
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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 GameTrevor Jack Brooks
Young Boy Playing Paper GameGlover Gill
Accordion PlayerLara Hicks
Violin PlayerAmes Asbell
Viola PlayerLeigh Mahoney
Viola PlayerSara Nelson
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