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6.2/10
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A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.A college professor wakes up to find his wife has not returned home, then struggles to understand her disappearance.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations
Lisa Sodman Elzinga
- Pregnant Nurse
- (as Lisa Sodman)
Tom Whalen
- 911 Operator
- (voice)
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- Writer
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- TriviaThe bottle of Dreamatol that Jeff Daniels takes out in the beginning of the movie (the first pills he takes in the film) has instructions that read: "For the relief of pain at its source, take as many pills as you can swallow until dreams overtake your perception of reality. Be cautious of the amount only when concerned with returning to reality. Otherwise, take the entire bottle for a complete disconnection from the pain of existence." Under the trademarked name Dreamatol it is described as a Dream Enhancer/Fever Reducer, even though the only ingredient listed is Ibuprofen.
- Crazy creditsThe text at the end of the credits: The director would like to mention that he was not going 92 miles an hour when he was pulled over in Waterlou Township and should have his fine refunded and an apology send to him.
- SoundtracksPiano Recording No. 6 Andante Soave
Written by Fanny Mendelssohn (as Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel)
Featured review
Jeff Daniels stars as a University Professor who wakes up early one morning alone in bed. His wife hasn't come home from work the previous day and he is of course very worried. As time passes the tension rises and one begins to suspect that the professor knows more than he tells the police - or maybe he just doesn't remember what has happened. The movie is extremely slow moving which adds to the husbands sense of despair as his world comes crashing down. This is very nicely visualized in the professors house, where big holes are opening up in the ceilings and the walls with water dripping out and creates a feeling of a man slowly drowning. It may not be an easy film to like but it appealed strongly to me and Daniels' performance is nothing short of breathtaking. I gave it an 8.
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- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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