Waking Life (2001)

10/19/2001 (US) • 1h 41m

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

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

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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Wiley Wiggins

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Bill Wise

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

$3,176,880.00

Keywords

dreams

philosophy

parallel world

existence

adult animation

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