I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming

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

Writer

Anna Melikova

Released

February 25, 2027

Language

Ukrainian