Waiting for Ophelia (2009)
After years of live-in domesticity, Caitlin wants to finally tie the knot with her union activist boyfriend Jonah, who is adamantly against the institution of marriage on principle. For their most recent "anniversary", the couple plans a quiet dinner with family and friends. But when one of the party doesn't show, the rest are forced to cool their heels, giving type-A Jonah plenty of time to be tortured by the fledgling relationship between his sister Zellie and her new boyfriend Jude, a recent ex-con. Throw in the bizarre behavior of his best friend Bart, and a defiant ultimatum from a fed-up Caitlin, and suddenly the night isn't shaping up quite the way Jonah had planned. There are recriminations and revelations as Jonah and caitlin get to find out whether all good things come to those who wait.
Cast
- Adam Carl - Jonah Cross
- Patrick Day - Jude Lafayette
- Richie Keen - Bart Gergen
- Amy Sloan - Ophelia
- Yeardley Smith - Caitlin O'Malley
- Zibby Allen - Zellie Cross
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for Ophelia about?
- After years of live-in domesticity, Caitlin wants to finally tie the knot with her union activist boyfriend Jonah, who is adamantly against the institution of marriage on principle. For their most recent "anniversary", the couple plans a quiet dinner with family and friends. But when one of the party doesn't show, the rest are forced to cool their heels, giving type-A Jonah plenty of time to be tortured by the fledgling relationship between his sister Zellie and her new boyfriend Jude, a recent ex-con. Throw in the bizarre behavior of his best friend Bart, and a defiant ultimatum from a fed-up Caitlin, and suddenly the night isn't shaping up quite the way Jonah had planned. There are recriminations and revelations as Jonah and caitlin get to find out whether all good things come to those who wait.
- Who directed Waiting for Ophelia?
- Waiting for Ophelia was directed by Adam Carl.
- Who stars in Waiting for Ophelia?
- Waiting for Ophelia stars Adam Carl, Patrick Day, Richie Keen, Amy Sloan, Yeardley Smith, Zibby Allen.
- How long is Waiting for Ophelia?
- Waiting for Ophelia has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Waiting for Ophelia?
- Waiting for Ophelia is a Comedy film.