Waking Life
Release date: Oct 19, 2001
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.
AnimationDramaFantasy
Top Cast
Jesse
Celine
Main Character
Boat Car Guy
Man in Car with P.A.
Interviewed on Television
Bartender
Angry Man in Jail
Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Accordion Player
Violin Player
Viola Player
Viola Player
Cello Player
Piano Player
Bass Player
Philosophy Professor
Self
Shape-Shifting Man
Burning Man
Self
Self
Self
Coffee Shop Chatter
Coffee Shop Chatter
Chimpanzee
Self
Man Writing a Novel at the Bar
Woman Talking to the Novel Writer (as Violet Nichols)
Man Talking to the Bartender
Woman on TV
Man on TV
Man with the Long Hair
Self
Guy Talking about Turning the Light on in Dreams
Self
Man Talking to Caveh
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
Man on the Lamppost
Mr. Debord
Man on the Train
Self / Young Disappearing Guy
Soap Opera Woman
Self
Goatee Man
Friendly Girl
Old Man
Quiet Woman at Restaurant
Older Artist in the Park
Old Woman Sitting for a Portrait
Kierkegaard Disciple
Pinball Playing Man / Man on Back of Boat
Goth Girl (uncredited)
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