The Dreamer

The Dreamer is a fictionalised biography of poet Pablo Neruda that tells the inspiring story of a shy Chilean boy who grew up to become one of the world's most beloved poets. It's a touching and mesmerising tale about the beauty of the written word and the power of the imagination. In an isolated college town in the hills of Southern California, a freshman girl falls into a deep sleep and doesn't wake up, leading to a mysterious sleeping illness that spreads across the college and town. As panic and chaos ensue, various individuals including Mei, an outsider, and two visiting professors, try to navigate the escalating crisis while a psychiatrist attempts to understand the unusual brain activity and heightened dreams experienced by those affected.