Dream a Little Dream

Dream a Little Dream

Year: 1989

Runtime: 114 min

Language: English

Director: Marc Rocco

DramaComedyRomance

Two small-town friends unexpectedly discover a pair of magical sunglasses that transport them into the world of Hollywood dreams. Suddenly, their ordinary lives are intertwined with the dazzling and often unsettling realities of Tinseltown. As the line between fantasy and nightmare blurs, the pair must find a way to reclaim their lives and navigate the complexities of a world where dreams can quickly turn into a dangerous illusion.

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1

Bobby's Night Drive

Bobby Keller decides to take a shortcut during a late-night drive. Little does he know that this fateful decision will lead him to a life-altering encounter with Lainie Diamond, a girl he has recently developed feelings for.

2

Coleman and Gena's Meditation Journey

Meanwhile, elderly professor Coleman Ettinger and his wife Gena are immersed in a quest to master meditation in their backyard. Their goal is to connect their minds and strengthen their bond, seeking tranquility and unity.

Backyard Sanctuary
3

The Collision

In a series of reckless decisions, Bobby collides with Lainie, resulting in both of them being knocked unconscious. This shocking incident sets in motion a surreal chain of events that will intertwine their lives with Coleman and Gena.

4

Awakening in Bobby's Bedroom

Coleman wakes up in Bobby's bedroom, surrounded by concerned friends and family. Confusion reigns as he realizes he has taken on Bobby's identity, leading to a bewildering exploration of his new surroundings.

Bobby's Bedroom
5

Coleman's Search for Gena

Now living as Bobby, Coleman anxiously seeks a way to reconnect with his wife Gena. As he adapts to this strange reality, he grapples with the growing sense of disconnect from his own identity.

6

Bobby's Dream Encounter

Coleman's subconscious transports him into a dream where he meets the real Bobby Keller. In this limbo state, Bobby warns him that Gena is in danger of becoming lost in a shared dream with Lainie.

Dreamscape
7

The Warning

Bobby warns Coleman of the risk of Gena forgetting him forever while trapped in the dream's complexities. Coleman realizes the urgency of rescuing Gena before it's too late, heightening the stakes of their situation.

8

Bobby's Reluctance

Despite the looming danger, Bobby hesitates to help Coleman reverse their predicament. He is drawn to the dream world, finding it a comforting escape from the harshness of reality he once faced.

9

Navigating High School Challenges

Coleman, as Bobby, faces the challenges of high school life, including cliques and social dynamics that differ vastly from his experiences as an adult. He must navigate these waters while trying to enact change for Bobby’s life.

High School
10

Threat of Joel

The situation becomes more precarious with the presence of Joel, Lainie's aggressive boyfriend. His volatile nature poses a significant threat to the already fragile circumstances surrounding both Bobby and Lainie.

11

Healing Family Connections

For Coleman to effectively restore Bobby's life, he knows he must address lingering issues within Bobby’s family relationships. This includes mending the ties that have been strained during Bobby's reckless period.

12

Lainie's Grievances

In addition to the external threats, Lainie also harbors her grievances against Bobby. Coleman must carefully address these feelings to heal their relationship while maintaining his own identity.

13

The Meditation Experiment

Coleman realizes that replicating the meditation experiment with Lainie may be the key to saving both Gena and Bobby's relationship. He strategizes on how to convince Lainie to participate in this life-saving endeavor.

14

Desperate Measures

With time running out and Gena’s and Lainie's futures hanging in the balance, Coleman must take desperate measures. He finds himself in a race against time to enact the changes needed to reunite with Gena and restore balance.

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