Wonderful World (2009)
Happiness is a state of mind
89 min
Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.
- Release date
- January 8, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Matthew Broderick as Ben Singer
- Sanaa Lathan as Khadi
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Ibu
- Philip Baker Hall as The Man
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Cyril
- Jodelle Ferland as Sandra
- Ally Walker as Eliza
- Christy Reese as Cassie
- Zacharias Foppe as Leon
- Cristen Barnes as Suzie
Crew
- Joshua Goldin · Director
- Joshua Goldin · Writer
- Miranda Bailey · Producer
- Matthew Leutwyler · Producer
- Glenn Williamson · Producer
- Craig Richey · Composer
- Daniel Shulman · Cinematographer
- Jeffrey Canavan · Editor
- Rich Mento · Casting director
- Kristin Bicksler · Production designer