Wide Awake (1998)
M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed Wide Awake (1998), a comedy-drama film produced by Cathy Konrad and Cary Woods. Following the loss of his beloved grandfather, ten-year-old Joshua A. Beal takes it upon himself to search for answers about life and death during fifth grade. Josh is a student at Waldron Mercy Academy, a private Catholic boys’ school in Philadelphia, where he notices that boys in uniform rarely smile. His mischievous best friend Dave often skips class. Being small for his age leads to being bullied, but Josh’s main concern is missing his grandfather deeply. Despite the adults around him trying to reassure him, Josh sets out on a personal quest to find God.
Josh embarks on a metaphorical journey with guidance from both Dave and a devoted nun from the Philadelphia Phillies. Their assistance leads him to sneak into the girls’ school to meet with the cardinal, hoping for spiritual guidance. However, upon seeing the frailness of the elderly man, Josh’s faith is tested. He proposes a trip to Rome during winter break to his family, but they quickly dismiss it as part of his search for God. During his time at the girls’ school, Josh receives help from Hope and develops his first crush on her. They reunite at a birthday party for boys, where Josh opens up about his feelings for her.
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Cast:  Denis LearyMr. Beal  Dana DelanyMrs. Beal  Joseph CrossJoshua Beal  Rosie O'DonnellSister Terry  Timothy ReifsnyderDave O'Hara  Robert LoggiaGrandpa Beal  Camryn ManheimSister Sophia  Julia StilesNeena Beal |
M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed Wide Awake (1998), a comedy-drama film produced by Cathy Konrad and Cary Woods. Following the loss of his beloved grandfather, ten-year-old Joshua A. Beal takes it upon himself to search for answers about life and death during fifth grade. Josh is a student at Waldron Mercy Academy, a private Catholic boys’ school in Philadelphia, where he notices that boys in uniform rarely smile. His mischievous best friend Dave often skips class. Being small for his age leads to being bullied, but Josh’s main concern is missing his grandfather deeply. Despite the adults around him trying to reassure him, Josh sets out on a personal quest to find God.
Josh embarks on a metaphorical journey with guidance from both Dave and a devoted nun from the Philadelphia Phillies. Their assistance leads him to sneak into the girls’ school to meet with the cardinal, hoping for spiritual guidance. However, upon seeing the frailness of the elderly man, Josh’s faith is tested. He proposes a trip to Rome during winter break to his family, but they quickly dismiss it as part of his search for God. During his time at the girls’ school, Josh receives help from Hope and develops his first crush on her. They reunite at a birthday party for boys, where Josh opens up about his feelings for her.
