Vijay and I (2013)
Wilhelm Wilder (Will) is a talented actor stuck on a New York City children's TV show where he portrays Bad Luck Bunny, a hapless green rabbit. Feeling a failure, he bears his fate with touching self-irony, but grows sulky and petulant when he thinks that his wife, daughter and all his friends have forgotten his 40th birthday. In the confusion following a road accident, all the world believes he is dead. Instead of rectifying the situation, he decides to fulfill a fantasy and attend his own funeral. Here he will learn what everyone really thinks of him. With the aid of his best friend Rad, an Indian restaurant-owner, Will becomes Vijay Singh, a handsome and gentlemanly Sikh, complete with turban and beard. Will confronts a unique problem: everyone likes Vijay, and most of all, he likes Vijay, more than he ever liked himself.
Cast
- Moritz Bleibtreu - Will
- Patricia Arquette - Julia
- Danny Pudi - Rad
- Catherine Missal - Lily
- Michael Imperioli - Micky
- Jeannie Berlin - Mrs. Korokowski
- Nat DeWolf - Middle Aged Man
- Antonia Dauphin - Gaby
- Wade Mylius - The Stranger
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vijay and I about?
- Wilhelm Wilder (Will) is a talented actor stuck on a New York City children's TV show where he portrays Bad Luck Bunny, a hapless green rabbit. Feeling a failure, he bears his fate with touching self-irony, but grows sulky and petulant when he thinks that his wife, daughter and all his friends have forgotten his 40th birthday. In the confusion following a road accident, all the world believes he is dead. Instead of rectifying the situation, he decides to fulfill a fantasy and attend his own funeral. Here he will learn what everyone really thinks of him. With the aid of his best friend Rad, an Indian restaurant-owner, Will becomes Vijay Singh, a handsome and gentlemanly Sikh, complete with turban and beard. Will confronts a unique problem: everyone likes Vijay, and most of all, he likes Vijay, more than he ever liked himself.
- Who directed Vijay and I?
- Vijay and I was directed by Sam Garbarski.
- Who stars in Vijay and I?
- Vijay and I stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Patricia Arquette, Danny Pudi, Catherine Missal, Michael Imperioli, Jeannie Berlin.
- How long is Vijay and I?
- Vijay and I has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Vijay and I?
- Vijay and I is a Comedy film.
- How much did Vijay and I gross?
- Vijay and I grossed $107,687 worldwide.
- Where was Vijay and I produced?
- Vijay and I was produced in Belgium.