Wide Awake(1998)
Meeting your best friend. Finding your favorite teacher. Having your first crush. Remember what it felt like to be...
The tale of a ten-year-old boy in a Catholic school who, following the death of his beloved grandfather, embarks on a quest to discover the meaning of life.
Movie: Wide Awake
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mr. Beal
Joshua Beal
Sister Terry
Mrs. Beal
Dave O'Hara
Sister Sophia
Neena Beal
Father Peters
Grandpa Beal
Video Trailer Wide Awake
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