Wake (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Ellie Kanner
Writer: Lennox Wiseley
Summary
Wake is a 2009 American comedy-drama directed by Ellie Kanner, exploring themes of emotional isolation, loss, and connection. The film follows offbeat protagonist Carys Reitman (Emma Stone) who attends strangers' funerals as a coping mechanism, until she meets Tyler at one such event. The movie navigates Carys's journey towards confronting her past and opening up to love, while also dealing with the themes of loss and grief through Tyler's character.