Opening Night: February 25, 7:00 PM (Cal)
Carys (Bijou Phillips, “Choke”) is an unusual gal who attends the funerals of strangers looking for something ineffable. She meets Tyler (Ian Somerhalderl, “Pulse”), the fiance of the dead individual at one of the funerals she crashes. She manages to accidentally steal the dead girl’s wedding ring, but finds herself unable to confess and return the ring because she’s falling for Tyler and can’t bear to drive him away. As her relationship with Tyler deepens, she starts to wonder if those who think he murdered his fiancee are right, and realizes she may have more to lose than her heart. “Wake” is an odd mishmash of genres, from situational comedy to thriller, and this reviewer found the transitions rather abrupt. Those more interested in cross-genre films shouldn’t miss it, however.
There will be a gala following the film, with appetizers, desserts, cocktails and entertainment at Billy Berk’s and Mezcal Restaurants.