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.
Jesse
Celine
Main Character
Boat Car Guy
Man in Car with P.A.
Interviewed on Television
Bartender
Angry Man in Jail
Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Accordion Player
Violin Player
Viola Player
Viola Player
Cello Player
Piano Player
Bass Player
Philosophy Professor
Self
Shape-Shifting Man
Burning Man
Self
Self
Self
Coffee Shop Chatter
Coffee Shop Chatter
Chimpanzee
Self
Man Writing a Novel at the Bar
Woman Talking to the Novel Writer (as Violet Nichols)
Man Talking to the Bartender
Woman on TV
Man on TV
Man with the Long Hair
Self
Guy Talking about Turning the Light on in Dreams
Self
Man Talking to Caveh
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
One of Four Men
Man on the Lamppost
Mr. Debord
Man on the Train
Self / Young Disappearing Guy
Soap Opera Woman
Self
Goatee Man
Friendly Girl
Old Man
Quiet Woman at Restaurant
Older Artist in the Park
Old Woman Sitting for a Portrait
Kierkegaard Disciple
Pinball Playing Man / Man on Back of Boat
Goth Girl (uncredited)
Screenplay
Producer
Producer
Producer
Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Director
Director of Photography
Editor
Producer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Editor
Sound Designer
Art Direction
Foley Artist
Post Production Supervisor
Sound Supervisor
Animation
Sound Mixer
Grip
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Sound Re-Recording Assistant
Animation
Sound Re-Recording Assistant
Stunts
Stunts
Casting
Sound Assistant
Animation
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Foley Recordist
Grip
Dolby Consultant
Animation
Animation
Animation
Animation
Editorial Production Assistant
Animation
Animation
Animation
Animation
Animation
Animation
Casting Assistant
Animation
Animation
Animation
Editorial Production Assistant
Musician
Animation
Musician
Animation
Musician
Animation
Animation
Editorial Production Assistant
Animation
Post Production Assistant
Musician
Animation
Animation
Musician
Animation
Casting Assistant
Editorial Production Assistant
Animation
Animation
Animation
Animation
Location Manager
Musician
Casting Assistant
Animation
Animation
Animation
Musician
Production Accountant
Legal Services
Production Assistant
Musician
Production Coordinator
Production Assistant
Production Accountant
Craft Service
Legal Services
Legal Services
Intern