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7.5
/10
5,467 Ratings

WAKING LIFE

Directed by Richard Linklater
United States, 2001
Animation, Avant-Garde, Comedy
  • 9999 minutes

Synopsis

A young man remains 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.

Synopsis

A young man remains 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.