The Living Wake
Synopsis
A dark comedy set in a timeless storybook universe. Self-proclaimed artist and genius, K. Roth Binew, has one day to live. He has enlisted his best and only friend, Mills Joquin, to take him around on a bicycle powered rickshaw. In a final attempt to probe life’s deepest mysteries, Binew endures one ridiculous trial after the next. He concludes his day with a final performance, his living wake. On a makeshift stage in an open field, Binew’s friends and enemies gather to witness his madness one final time.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
Mills
Mike O'Connell
K. Roth Binew
Jim Gaffigan
Lampert Binew
Ann Dowd
Librarian
Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
Prostitute
Eddie Pepitone
Reginald
Jill Larson
Alma Binew
Diane Kagan
Marla
Caleb Wentworth
Young K. Roth
Sam Goldfarb
K. Roth's Doctor
Matthew Cowles
Mossman
Rebecca Comerford
Psychic
Ben Duhl
Liquorsmith
Stephen Brian Jones
Farmer
Peter Paton
Old Man
Aaron J. Patton
Passerby Man
Nicole J. Mitchell
Woman Passerby
Stuart Rudin
Clockmaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
CineVegas International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 3, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sol Tryon
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Kline, Mike O'Connell
- Original Score
- Carter Little
- Original Title
- The Living Wake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sol Tryon
Peter Kline, Mike O'Connell
Carter Little
Scott Miller
Joe Klotz
Department Leadership Roster
Sol Tryon
Director
Peter Kline
Writer
Mike O'Connell
Writer
Scott Miller
Director of Photography
Carter Little
Original Music Composer
Joe Klotz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Living Wake
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What is The Living Wake about?
A dark comedy set in a timeless storybook universe. Self-proclaimed artist and genius, K. Roth Binew, has one day to live. He has enlisted his best and only friend, Mills Joquin, to take him around on a bicycle powered rickshaw. In a final attempt to probe life’s deepest mysteries, Binew endures one ridiculous trial after the next. He concludes his day with a final performance, his living wake. On a makeshift stage in an open field, Binew’s friends and enemies gather to witness his madness one final time.
Who directed The Living Wake?
The Living Wake was directed by Sol Tryon.
Who stars in The Living Wake?
The principal cast of The Living Wake includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell, Jim Gaffigan, Ann Dowd, Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine.
When was The Living Wake released and how long is it?
The Living Wake was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Living Wake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Living Wake was composed by Carter Little.