What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas

What is an Ocean… Reconnecting the Cast and Crew of Cloud Atlas (2025) is a documentary film directed by Brian Ward.

A unique feature-length retrospective documentary bringing together the directors, author David Mitchell, and key cast and crew - including Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, and Susan Sarandon - to share new reflections and untold stories from the making of Cloud Atlas. The film celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and enduring impact of the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's visionary production.

Cast

Jon Donahue

Self - Host / Producer

Lana Wachowski

Self - Interviewee

Lilly Wachowski

Self - Interviewee

Tom Tykwer

Self - Interviewee

David Mitchell

Self - Interviewee

Tom Hanks

Self - Interviewee

Jim Broadbent

Self - Interviewee

Hugo Weaving

Self - Interviewee

Jim Sturgess

Self - Interviewee

Bae Doona

Self - Interviewee

Keith David

Self - Interviewee

James D'Arcy

Self - Interviewee