Dreams Such As Ours(2025)
Kartik & Aman’s relationship is tested when one of them has a fling which leads to a domestic spat. Kartik’s parents’ relationship breaks apart when Damodar and Vasudha have a tiff. Will these two couples ever be able to resolve their differences? Will their relationships stand the test of time? Kuch Sapney Apne is a sensitive heartwarming film about relationships, queer or not, and what happens when uncomfortable truths challenge relationships.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 2025
- Director
- Sridhar Rangayan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
Storyline
Kartik and Aman face a strain in their relationship after one of them has a brief affair, leading to a fight at home. At the same time, Kartik's parents, Damodar and Vasudha, also have a falling out that breaks their marriage apart. The story follows whether these two couples can mend their differences and make their relationships last.
“When love is tested, can it still dream?”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film's Hindi title 'Kuch Sapney Apne' is a nod to the 1996 Bollywood film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', linking to themes of love and nostalgia.
- Director Sridhar Rangayan is known for pioneering LGBTQ+ cinema in India, with this being his first major Hindi-language theatrical release.
- The film was shot primarily in Mumbai, using real apartments and streets to create an authentic urban middle-class setting.
- It features a soundtrack with original songs by relatively unknown indie composers, avoiding big-name Bollywood music directors.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run but gained a wider audience through streaming platforms shortly after release.
- Some scenes were improvised by the lead actors to capture more natural reactions during the domestic argument sequences.
- The production faced initial challenges in securing funding, as mainstream studios were hesitant about its queer romance focus.