A kaleidoscopic sci-fi odyssey exploring the infinite branching paths of a single life, where choice is a heavy burden and every existence becomes a masterpiece of chaos and emotional resonance.
Mr. Nobody
"Nothing is real, everything is possible."
Director:
Jaco Van Dormael
Cast:
Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh-Dan Pham, Rhys Ifans
Drama
Romance
Science Fiction
Budget:
$47,000,000
Box Office:
$2,331,721
Mr. Nobody - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Nemo's Name and The Odyssey
The name Nemo is a direct reference to Homer's Odyssey, where Odysseus uses the name 'Outis' (Nobody) to trick the Cyclops. It highlights Nemo's status as a blank slate or a universal avatar.
The 'Mr. Sandman' Motif
The song Mr. Sandman is played in four different versions throughout the film. It references the theme of dreams and the desire for a perfect life/partner ('Bring me a dream').
Cameo by Jaco Van Dormael
The director has a small cameo as the Brazilian man who gets killed due to a 'butterfly effect' involving a boiling egg in another part of the world.