Barely Dreaming (2021)

Plot

Adrian Aytese, a fiction novelist facing a terminal illness, reveals a hidden journal to his sister Paige, chronicling his quest for a mysterious woman from his dreams. A special sand from his friend Bud is meant to enhance Adrian's sleep, but it blurs the lines between his dreams and reality, merging his fears with cherished memories. As Paige investigates further, she uncovers unsettling truths about the narrative and begins to question Bud's true identity. What starts as a fantastical journey turns into a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the nature of reality itself.