I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming

2027 • 1h 40m • Drama

The love of Olya and Oleh, a young queer Ukrainian couple, is put to the test when one partner’s gender transition collides with Russia’s full-scale invasion. As war narrows and challenges the boundaries of masculinity and femininity, they struggle to preserve their bond and sense of self. What does it mean to be a man in a country that is fighting for its identity and survival?

Director

Isabelle Stever

Writers

Anna Melikova

Status

Released