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Waking Up Yesterday (2012): Cast

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Waking Up Yesterday is a 2012 sci-fi comedy directed by Miloslav Šmídmajer, starring Eva Podzimková as Eliška, Miroslav Táborský and Jiří Mádl. It runs 2 hours.

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Waking Up Yesterday (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Waking Up Yesterday About?

The premise of Waking Up Yesterday without spoilers.

A Czech teacher named Peter travels back to the late 1980s on a quest to reconnect with his lost love, Eliška. Haunted by his present-day relationship failures, he hopes to find happiness in the past. His journey isn't just about romance; Peter's outspoken views lead to conflicts with the communist regime, despite his knowledge of its eventual downfall. He navigates complex relationship struggles and political tensions during his time in the past.

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Cast & crew

Waking Up Yesterday Cast & Characters

Eva Podzimková leads the cast as Eliška, with Miroslav Táborský as Prof. Maznička and Jiří Mádl as Young Petr. Directed by Miloslav Šmídmajer; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Miloslav Šmídmajer

More films directed by Miloslav Šmídmajer: Léto s Evženem, Za vším hledej ženu, Milan Kundera: From the Joke to Insignificance and The Case of the Dead Deadman.

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Waking Up Yesterday Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Waking Up Yesterday.

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Waking Up Yesterday Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “I Wake Up Yesterday” and “Я просыпаюсь вчера”.

Also known as
  • I Wake Up Yesterday
  • Я просыпаюсь вчера
  • 我在昨天醒来

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FAQ

Waking Up Yesterday FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Waking Up Yesterday, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Waking Up Yesterday?

Waking Up Yesterday runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Waking Up Yesterday released?

Waking Up Yesterday was released on March 15, 2012.

Who directed Waking Up Yesterday?

Waking Up Yesterday was directed by Miloslav Šmídmajer.

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Who is in the cast of Waking Up Yesterday?

Waking Up Yesterday stars Eva Podzimková as Eliška, Miroslav Táborský as Prof. Maznička and Jiří Mádl as Young Petr, among 14 credited actors.

Does Waking Up Yesterday have a post-credit scene?

No. Waking Up Yesterday has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Waking Up Yesterday in?

The original language of Waking Up Yesterday is Czech.

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