Life in a Day
Director: Tegan Bukowski, Loressa Clisby, Kevin Macdonald
Actors: Hiroaki Aikawa, Cindy Baer, Teagan Bentley
PlotOn July 24, 2010, people from around the world capture glimpses of their lives on video, offering a stunning mosaic of human experiences over a single day. The footage, collected through a global call-out for submissions, reveals both the mundane and extraordinary moments that connect humanity. From waking up in the morning to the diverse ways of commuting, working, and spending leisure time, the film paints a portrait of everyday life across different cultures and regions. Birthdays, weddings, meals, and various celebrations are juxtaposed with quieter, reflective moments, creating a tapestry rich with emotion and diversity.
Journeys unfold through the eyes of individuals as they confront personal struggles, joys, and hopes, providing an intimate look at the uniqueness and commonalities of human existence. Among the various stories, we see a Korean man cycling around the world, an American woman dealing with cancer treatment, and a young boy in Africa yearning for an education. The film captures the collective heartbeat of the planet, showing moments of connection, solitude, resilience, and love. As night falls, the footage converges, underlining the shared human experience despite vast differences in geography and lifestyle.
Writers: N/A
Release Date: 27 Jan 2011
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English, Italian, Japanese, German, Spanish, Indonesian, Balinese, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Catalan, Dutch, Bengali, Masai, Hindi, Arabic, Quechua, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Life in a Day is a brisk, emotionally impactful film that uniquely captures the unity and goodness of humanity, making it a highly recommended, thought-provoking experience.
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