Sweet Dreams (2016)

Nine-year-old Massimo finds solace in the vibrant spirit of his young, joyous mother, their bond unbreakable. When she is suddenly snatched away by death's cruel hand, a shattering blow is dealt to his innocent world, burdening him with a loss too tremendous to comprehend. In his young mind, Massimo convinces himself of an alternate reality - his mother, full of life and vitality, must be residing temporarily in the United States. He rejects the notion of her being his guardian angel, for his heart refuses to accept her demise. As the relentless march of time persists, Massimo, still entangled in the throes of his unresolved grief, matures into a distant and detached journalist. He constructs walls around his emotions, not out of spite, but as a survival mechanism against the relentless onslaught of his sorrow. His world is shaken yet again with the death of his father, a blow that forces him to confront the painful specter of his past. Returning to the epicenter of his distress - his childhood home - Massimo is faced with the daunting task of confronting his deeply embedded wounds. His path crosses with Elisa, a compassionate doctor who could be the key to unlock his suppressed emotions. As he embarks on this journey of self-discovery, he must muster the courage to face a family secret that has lain buried for over thirty years. In the narrative of "Sweet Dreams", we follow Massimo's poignant journey from a trauma-ridden childhood to a man grappling with his past, a tale that unveils the resilience of the human spirit in the face of devastating loss. This journey is not merely about surviving, but about learning to live again, refusing to be a captive of the past, and bravely facing concealed truths.

Sweet Dreams is a drama movie featuring Valerio Mastandrea.

Sweet Dreams is currently streaming on Mubi.