Dream Traveller

Directed by Prabir Pachal, Shantanu Basu

Title: Dream Traveller A Film by: Prabir Pachal Genre: Comedy | Drama | Fantasy Language: English Duration: 40 minutes Logline: A cranky retired teacher’s accidental pill mix-up sends him into a surreal fantasy of regained youth, online fame, and digital flirtations—only to awaken to the quiet, messy beauty of aging and love. Overview: Dream Traveller is a quirky, heartfelt short film about Rakesh Babu, a grumpy 55-year-old who lives a dull life with his spirited wife, Roma Devi. One day, a medicine mix-up makes him young again. He dives into social media madness and flirtation with a Zumba instructor, while Roma finds comfort in chatting with an admirer. Their hidden digital lives collide in a dreamlike café showdown—until Rakesh wakes up to reality. It was all a fantasy. But through the chaos, he and Roma rediscover tenderness in their flawed, ordinary love. Tagline: “Sometimes, to find love again… all you need is the wrong pill.”