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A man in a dream state encounters many characters who, one by one, talk about their views on the meaning, perception, and reality of human existence.
Waking Life
From the director of Slacker and Dazed and Confused comes one of the most imaginative animated features ever made. This funny, ingenious film explores the fascinating question: "Are we sleep-walking through our waking state or wake-walking through our dreams"? Join Wiley Wiggins as he searches for answers to life's most important questions in a world that may or may not be reality.
Duration:1h 41m
Release Date:2001
Genre:DramaAnimationFantasy
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Director:Richard Linklater
Starring:Wiley WigginsTrevor Jack BrooksLorelei LinklaterGlover GillLara HicksAmes Asbell
