World to Come (2015)
A nightmarish premonition prompts the sudden return of a man named Doveed to his hometown where he confronts the neglect of its past and his own spiritual crisis. In the wake of a childhood friend’s suicide, he re-enters a religious community that is locked in a lingering standstill, ruined by the brutality of repression, and lost in the shadows of collective guilt. Ten years in the making, this film is loosely based on the tragic events that rocked Winnipeg’s Jewish community in the late ‘80s and ‘90s when the principal of prominent Jewish academy denied allegations of sexual abuse. This film is dedicated to Daniel Levin, one of the alleged victims who came forward with accusations, and who later committed suicide at the age of 17.
Cast
- Daniel Silver - Doveed Maccabee
- Tom Keenan - Chaim Maccabee
- Eve Majzels - Yael Maccabee
- Blake Taylor - Menachem Maccabee
- Adriana O'Neil - Sarah Maccabee
- John Bluethner - Howard Kleinman
- Leah Pasuta Katz - Hannah Kleinman
- Jessica Burleson - Rebecca Kleinman
- Spencer Maybee - Alex/Areyeh
- Jennifer Koenig - Nicole Weinstein
Screenplay
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
suicide, religion, childhood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is World to Come about?
- A nightmarish premonition prompts the sudden return of a man named Doveed to his hometown where he confronts the neglect of its past and his own spiritual crisis. In the wake of a childhood friend’s suicide, he re-enters a religious community that is locked in a lingering standstill, ruined by the brutality of repression, and lost in the shadows of collective guilt. Ten years in the making, this film is loosely based on the tragic events that rocked Winnipeg’s Jewish community in the late ‘80s and ‘90s when the principal of prominent Jewish academy denied allegations of sexual abuse. This film is dedicated to Daniel Levin, one of the alleged victims who came forward with accusations, and who later committed suicide at the age of 17.
- Who directed World to Come?
- World to Come was directed by Daniel Eskin, Trevor Mowchun.
- Who stars in World to Come?
- World to Come stars Daniel Silver, Tom Keenan, Eve Majzels, Blake Taylor, Adriana O'Neil, John Bluethner.
- How long is World to Come?
- World to Come has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is World to Come?
- World to Come is a Drama film.
- Where was World to Come produced?
- World to Come was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of World to Come?
- The themes of World to Come include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.