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Wonderful World (2009)

R | | Drama, Romance | 2009 (USA)
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Ben Singer has his cynical worldview darkened by his roommate Ibu's sudden medical situation, though the arrival of Ibu's sister, Khadi, might remedy both men's ills.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Ben Singer
... Khadi
... Ibu
... The Man
... Cyril
... Sandra
... Eliza
Christy Reese ... Cassie
Zacharias Foppe ... Leon (as Zacharias E. Foppe)
... Suzie
... Maxine - Cyril's Daughter
... Doug
... McRory
... Sweeny
John Hambrick ... Judge Bissel
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Ben is a failed children's folk singer and less-than-extraordinary weekend dad. Deeply cynical, Ben's sole pleasure in life is derived from chess games with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill and an insensitive municipal employee exacerbates the emergency situation, Ben's pessimistic world view seems unequivocally confirmed. But when Ibou's sister Khadi takes his place in their apartment, what starts as an awkward living arrangement becomes something more, and Ben finds that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective. Written by Anonymous

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If the glass is half empty, at least you can't drown. See more »

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Rated R for language, some drug use and sexual content | See all certifications »

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Opening Weekend USA:

$4,582, 10 January 2010, Limited Release

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$8,622, 17 January 2010
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Joshua Goldin's directorial debut. See more »

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The daughter is hiding from him. He is parked outside his old home. When the daughter looks out her window she sees him in the car, with a baseball hat on. Close-ups of him show him as hatless. See more »

Quotes

Ben Singer: [Stares at the Man] Who are you? Are you God?
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Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Daybreakers/Leap Year/Youth in Revolt (2010) See more »

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The Sunsets
Written by Dan Zanes
Performed by Dan Zanes
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Makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you think
4 January 2010 | by – See all my reviews

A quietly profound and touching story with plenty of humor along the way, "Wonderful World" is a rare gem in today's movie marketplace. First time director Josh Goldin delivers a strong message about what's wrong with our world -- and about what's right with it as well. I found the struggles of Broderick's (initially) cynical character very raw and challenging but also believable and sympathetic. Broderick himself brings a sensitivity, depth and intensity to this role that, for me, goes beyond anything he's done before except maybe just maybe "Election." His journey through this wonderful world leaves us with a lot to think about and is a credit to all involved in bringing this memorable film to life.
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