Storyline
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.
Principal 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
Media Information
DirectorRichard Linklater
StatusReleased
Runtime101 min
Genres
AnimationDramaFantasy
Release Date2001-10-19
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Production
IFC Productions
Thousand Words
Detour Filmproduction
Flat Black Films