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Happiness is a state of mind - Wonderful World
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Title: Wonderful World

Release Date: 8 Jan 2009

Runtime: 1h 29m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Cold Iron Pictures, Ambush Entertainment, K5 International, Back Lot Pictures

Production Companies: Cold Iron Pictures, Ambush Entertainment, K5 International, Back Lot Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.3 (47 votes)

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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