Wilby Wonderful (2004)
A darkly comic Canadian ensemble film where island life, buried secrets, and one man's final day quietly collide.
Wilby Wonderful - Movie Information
Wilby Wonderful - Plot
A day-in-the-life dark comedy concerning a group of islanders, their respective secrets, and one man's plan to kill himself quietly.
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Everybody gets a second chance.
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Wilby Wonderful - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Daniel MacIvor
Main Cast
- James Allodi
- Callum Keith Rennie
- Elliot Page
- Rebecca Jenkins
- Sandra Oh
- Paul Gross
- Marcella Grimaux
- Daniel MacIvor
- Terri Sanderson
- Chris Saunderson
Writers
- Daniel MacIvor
Producers
- Camelia Frieberg
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What is Wilby Wonderful about?
Wilby Wonderful is a dark comedy-drama set over a single day on a small fictional Canadian island. It follows a group of residents whose lives intersect as personal secrets surface — infidelity, homophobia, and quiet desperation — centered on one man who has decided to end his life before the day is over.
Who are the main actors in Wilby Wonderful?
The ensemble cast includes James Allodi, Callum Keith Rennie, Elliot Page, Rebecca Jenkins, Sandra Oh, Paul Gross, Marcella Grimaux, Daniel MacIvor, Terri Sanderson, and Chris Saunderson. The film also features Maury Chaykin as Mayor Brent Fisher and Caleb Langille in a supporting role.
Does Wilby Wonderful have a happy ending?
True to its tagline — “Everybody gets a second chance” — Wilby Wonderful ends on a note of cautious hope. Without revealing too much, the film steers its most vulnerable characters away from their darkest moments, suggesting that human connection and compassion can redirect even the most desperate of intentions.
Who directed and wrote Wilby Wonderful?
Wilby Wonderful was both written and directed by Daniel MacIvor, the acclaimed Canadian playwright and filmmaker. MacIvor also appears in the film as Stan Lastman. The movie was produced by Camelia Frieberg and is rooted in MacIvor's distinctive voice as a storyteller exploring community and identity.
Is Wilby Wonderful based on a true story?
Wilby Wonderful is not based on a specific true story. It is an original screenplay by Daniel MacIvor. However, the film draws on recognizable social realities — small-town gossip, homophobia, marital strain, and quiet personal crises — giving it a grounded, authentic feel despite being a work of fiction.
What genre is Wilby Wonderful?
Wilby Wonderful blends Comedy, Drama, and Romance. It is best described as a dark ensemble comedy-drama, using the conventions of small-town life and interconnected storylines to explore themes of secrecy, identity, and redemption with both warmth and sharp wit.
How long is Wilby Wonderful?
Wilby Wonderful has a runtime of 99 minutes, or 1 hour and 39 minutes. The film unfolds over the course of a single day on the fictional Wilby Island, giving it a tight, contained structure that heightens the sense of urgency running through each character's storyline.
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