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Waking Life

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

2001 · 1h 41m · R · Animation, Drama, Fantasy

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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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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

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