Stay Awake (2015)
Brothers, a mother, songs from the seventies, Xanax, and a woman named Vicki. Stay Awake follows two teenage brothers through their weekly routine of finding their wandering mother and taking her to the hospital to detox from a prescription drug addiction. When it becomes clear that their mom may never get better, both brothers have to decide whether to remain in the cycle or move on.
Director: Jamie Sisley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 28, 2015
Cast
- David Rysdahl - Derek
- Owen Campbell - Ethan
- Lori Brown-Niang - Vicki
- Rebecca Harris - Michelle
- Rock Ryan - Waiting Room Patient
- Norman Aaronson - Waiting Room Patient
Screenplay
Cinematography: Alejandro Mejía
Editing: Fontana Rhodes
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Jamie Sisley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stay Awake about?
- Brothers, a mother, songs from the seventies, Xanax, and a woman named Vicki. Stay Awake follows two teenage brothers through their weekly routine of finding their wandering mother and taking her to the hospital to detox from a prescription drug addiction. When it becomes clear that their mom may never get better, both brothers have to decide whether to remain in the cycle or move on.
- Who directed Stay Awake?
- Stay Awake was directed by Jamie Sisley.
- Who stars in Stay Awake?
- Stay Awake stars David Rysdahl, Owen Campbell, Lori Brown-Niang, Rebecca Harris, Rock Ryan, Norman Aaronson.
- How long is Stay Awake?
- Stay Awake has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Stay Awake?
- Stay Awake is a Drama film.