Why is it called Wakefield?
Is it set in Wakefield (Yorkshire)? Cos why would someone set a movie in Wakefield unless it was based on a true story? So I doubt that it is set in Wakefield. Does anyone know the reason behind the title?
shareIt is based on a short story by Nathanial Hawthorne (well, technically it's based on a short story by E.L. Doctorow, which is just a retelling of Hawthorne's story).
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Wak.shtml
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/01/14/wakefield/
I just read both stories.
Sounds like Mr. Wakefield finds himself in a spot of grand depression. Should be an interesting character piece from Cranston.
--------------------------------------
Death is the standard breach for a complex prize.