The movie Barely Dreaming is a compelling and emotionally charged drama that explores the thin line between reality and fantasy, love and loss, and the power of the human imagination. The film follows Adrian Aytese, a successful fiction novelist who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
As he prepares for the end of his life, Adrian shares his final secret with his sister Paige - a book he scripted in a journal about his search for a mysterious woman who has been haunting his dreams since childhood. At the heart of the story is the special sand given to Adrian by his friend Bud. Intended to help him sleep more peacefully, the sand has unexpected consequences when Adrian's dreams and reality begin to merge.
As Paige delves deeper into Adrian's journal, she discovers clues that suggest that the woman of his dreams may be real. Together with Bud, they embark on a journey to help Adrian find his lost love before it's too late. The more they uncover, the more they realize that the book may not be purely fiction and that Bud may not be who he seems.
Barely Dreaming is a poignant and moving film that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the human imagination. The cast includes a talented ensemble of actors, including Chris Robinson, Jason Wilkinson, and Lisa Roumain. Directed and produced by Michael Jason Allen, the movie is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and fragility of life.