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Release Year1990
Runtime0h 08m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Drama, Mystery
Votes42
DirectorNacho Cerdà, Ethan Jacobson
WritersEthan Jacobson, Nacho Cerdà
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Awakening
About The Awakening
A high school student falls asleep while sitting in class. When he wakes up, all time is frozen, except for him.
Directed by Nacho Cerdà, Ethan Jacobson, The Awakening leans on a strong ensemble — Elliot Blankenship, Nacho Cerdà, Liana David — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1990.
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