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Waking Life

2001
Directed byRichard Linklater
1h 41m

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 HawkeJesseJulie DelpyCelineWiley WigginsMain Character
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Trevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper Game
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AnimationDramaFantasy
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
IFC ProductionsThousand WordsDetour FilmproductionFlat Black Films
RATING
7.5

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