Stay Awake
Synopsis
Brothers, a mother, songs from the seventies, Xanax, and a woman named Vicki. Stay Awake follows two teenage brothers through their weekly routine of finding their wandering mother and taking her to the hospital to detox from a prescription drug addiction. When it becomes clear that their mom may never get better, both brothers have to decide whether to remain in the cycle or move on.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Sisley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Sisley
- Original Title
- Stay Awake
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Sisley
Jamie Sisley
Alejandro Mejía
Fontana Rhodes
Jan Dorman, lois dorman, Sarah Dorman Sveen
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Mejía
Director of Photography
Jamie Sisley
Director
Jamie Sisley
Writer
Sarah Dorman Sveen
Producer
Fontana Rhodes
Editor
Jennifer Donner
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stay Awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stay Awake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stay Awake about?
Brothers, a mother, songs from the seventies, Xanax, and a woman named Vicki. Stay Awake follows two teenage brothers through their weekly routine of finding their wandering mother and taking her to the hospital to detox from a prescription drug addiction. When it becomes clear that their mom may never get better, both brothers have to decide whether to remain in the cycle or move on.
Who directed Stay Awake?
Stay Awake was directed by Jamie Sisley.
Who stars in Stay Awake?
The principal cast of Stay Awake includes David Rysdahl, Owen Campbell, Lori Brown-Niang, Rebecca Harris, Rock Ryan.
When was Stay Awake released and how long is it?
Stay Awake was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 14m.