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What Dreams May Come - Full Cast & Crew

• 44   Metascore
• 1998
• 1 hr 53 mins
• Drama, Fantasy
• PG-13

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During a holiday in Switzerland, a young Chris Nielsen meets Annie Collins in a lake when their boats collide. Sharing a snack a few hours later, Chris and Annie fall in love and marry quickly. Chris works as pediatrician and Annie as an artist/painter and art dealer, and have two children, Ian and Marie. But their happy family life torn apart when Ian and Marie are in a car accident that kills them both and the nanny who was driving. Four years later, Chris and Annie try to restore their life despite the tragedy and celebrate their anniversary. When returning that night, Chris witnesses a car accident. After he exits the car, in an attempt to help people, another car crashes into him, killing him. As he is dying in the hospital, Chris turns into a ghost in an attempt to tell Annie that he still exists and loves her, but his efforts cause more pain, and he decides to leave. Traveling Afterlife, Chris wakes up in Heaven, where he meets Albert Lewis, his former mentor. While Albert helps Chris to adapt to his new existence in Heaven. Annie falls into a deeper depression, tormented by the reminder of her husband and children. Unable to endure the suffering, Annie commits suicide, and Albert returns to Chris to explain him Annie's death. Determined to save Annie, Chris decides to travel to Hell to find her. As his travel progresses, Chris' memories of his life with Ian and Annie put the mission in danger, making it harder to connect with Annie. Making a discovery about Albert's true identity, The Tracker splits them. But when they find her, Chris' memories of his life with Annie will make Chris question the success of the travel, having to make a decision that can change everything forever.

Director

1 Credit Vincent Ward

Writer

2 Credits Richard Matheson Ron Bass

Actor

20 Credits Robin Williams Chris Nielsen Cuba Gooding Jr. Albert Annabella Sciorra Annie Nielsen Max von Sydow The Tracker Jessica Brooks Grant Marie Nielsen Josh Paddock Ian Nielsen Rosalind Chao Leona Lucinda Jenney Mrs. Jacobs Maggie McCarthy Stacey Jacobs Wilma Bonet Angie Matt Salinger Reverend Hanley Carin Cocita Best Friend Cindy June Carryl Woman in Car Accident Paul P. Card IV Paramedic Werner Herzog Face Clara Thomas Little Girl at Lake Benjamin Brock Little Boy at Lake Joe Bartnick Warehouse worker Bronwen Carson Funeral Guest Cabran E. Chamberlain Funeral Guest

Producer

3 Credits Barnet Bain Ron Bass Stephen Deutsch

Composer

1 Credit Michael Kamen

Cinematographer

1 Credit Eduardo Serra

Editor

2 Credits David Brenner Maysie Hoy

Casting Director

2 Credits Nina Henninger Heidi Levitt

Production Designer

1 Credit Eugenio Zanetti

Music Department

1 Credit Michael Kamen

Casting Department

1 Credit Nina Henninger