A Wake
“Sometimes the right path is a circle.”
Synopsis
The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.
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A Wake Official Trailer (2021) | LGBTQ | DramaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 699 DaysOctober 2, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 31, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 31, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Boswell
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Boswell
- Original Score
- Tim Halo
- Original Title
- A Wake
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Boswell
Scott Boswell
Tim Halo
Evan Weidenkeller
Matt Hale
Cheryl Simas Valenzuela
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Boswell
Writer
Cheryl Simas Valenzuela
Producer
Matt Hale
Editor
Evan Weidenkeller
Director of Photography
Tim Halo
Original Music Composer
Scott Boswell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wake
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What is A Wake about?
The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.
Who directed A Wake?
A Wake was directed by Scott Boswell.
Who stars in A Wake?
The principal cast of A Wake includes Noah Urrea, Kolton Stewart, Sofia Rosinsky, Megan Trout, Bettina Devin.
When was A Wake released and how long is it?
A Wake was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Wake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Wake was composed by Tim Halo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Wake?
A Wake holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.