The Secret Life of Daydreams

The Secret Life of Daydreams

The Secret Life of Daydreams

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The Secret Life of Daydreams

"A Dream. A Wish. A Promise."

2024

0h 20m

9.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Overview

An aspiring young actress trying to break into the film industry crosses paths with a miserable arthouse filmmaker to produce a film which manages to challenge both of their resolve to survive in the film industry.

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Ilona Tjandrakara

Ilona Tjandrakara

Lara Sarasvati

Julio Rionaldo

Julio Rionaldo

James Royce

Creative team

Directed by: Julio Rionaldo
Amarl Al-Kautsar
Written by: Julio Rionaldo
Produced by: Fadhil Abhimantra

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