Wonderful World

Jan 8, 2009

1h 29m

★ 5.3

Happiness is a state of mind

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Cold Iron Pictures

Ambush Entertainment

K5 International

Back Lot Pictures

Wonderful World Trailers

Cast

Ben Singer

Matthew Broderick

Khadi

Sanaa Lathan

Ibu

Michael Kenneth Williams

The Man

Philip Baker Hall

Cyril

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sandra

Jodelle Ferland

Eliza

Ally Walker

Maxine - Cyril's Daughter

Mia Ford

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