Dream for an Insomniac
A dreamer who couldn't sleep. An author who couldn't write. A friend who couldn't help but help.
Genres
Overview
A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1996-04-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
37
Vote Average
5.1
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