A restless teenage girl plagued by uncontrollable sleep episodes discovers her dreams become reality, forcing her to confront buried trauma, shifting friendships, and a strange new power that might just wake her up to who she really is.
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00:00Stop! Stop! Stop! Please!
00:07Stop! Stop! Stop it!
00:11No. Don't.
00:18Lose the shades. They're not allowed in my class.
00:26Not a good look for your first week at Bookside, young lady.
00:30You're gonna dominate the next track, please.
00:42But let's watch out with the fast start.
00:44Yeah, I know. My old injury's acting up here.
00:47I bet that's the girl that passed out in Young's history class today.
00:52Yeah, is she over-medicated or what?
00:55Probably just starved for attention, right?
00:58Heh. Let's give her some.
01:01Lose? No, no, no.
01:07If you ever need to take a catnap, I can write your teacher a note.
01:11In fact, I can write all your teacher's notes.
01:14Thanks, but I don't really want to miss any more class time.
01:17Or seem like more of a weirdo.
01:20Honey, you're not a weirdo.
01:21And no one should pick on you for having a very real medical condition.
01:25It's whatever.
01:28I know you've heard this before, but it does get better.
01:33And it will get better for you, too.
01:35By the way, how did this happen?
01:37Hey! What's so funny? Get back on the track. We've got a meet coming up.
01:58But the team needs me. I represented the team at the state finals last year.
02:19Your athleticism doesn't excuse your behavior.
02:49Well?
02:55Remy.
02:56I'm okay, Mom.
02:57And I just want to be a normal high school kid.
03:00No offense. I'm just... I'm so over homeschooling.
03:07Oh, my gosh!
03:09I'll count 911.
03:10No, it's okay. This happens a lot.
03:13Oh, okay.
03:40No sleeping in my class!
03:43No sleeping in my class!
03:45Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
04:00Wait, it's dark already. How long was I up for?
04:03Don't worry about it, honey. Let's just go home.
04:05Okay?
04:10Seriously, this girl is always asleep. Creepiest thing I've ever seen.
04:27Yo, chat. I just caught my hands on the brand new Reaver skin.
04:32And this thing is clean!
04:34Time to pop off and wreck some noobs.
04:37Did you see that shot? Let's go!
04:41Hey, buddy. Did you get your homework done?
04:44I started, but I can't really...
04:47Focus.
04:49Better get back to it before Dad gets...
04:51Guess who got a surprise call from Principal Barrington today?
05:05Detention again?
05:06It was just a misunderstanding. That's all.
05:08It better be.
05:10If you mess up and get thrown off the track team, we're gonna have a problem.
05:14I already have a dope for a son.
05:25I won't have you tarnishing our family legacy.
05:27My legacy.
05:37Hey, sweetie.
05:54I saw your light on.
05:56What are you up to?
05:58Just wondering what it would be like to have friends again.
06:07Hey, you ruined the recital.
06:17Weirdo.
06:28I just wish I wasn't such a weirdo.
06:31You're not a weirdo.
06:34And besides, what do I always say?
06:36True friends love you for who you are.
06:40Now do me a favor and try to get some sleep, okay?
06:42Okay.
06:59Thanks for snitching me out, Snoozy Lucy.
07:01Enjoy your night-night present.
07:06Eleven minutes.
07:33That's how long you've been out.
07:34Well, then maybe I was just dreaming about...
07:39Never mind.
07:41Did your friend give you that?
07:43I don't have friends.
07:45I haven't had any since this all started seven years ago.
07:49Well, maybe this is a place you could start making some.
07:53Mentorship programs?
07:54I know you're a good student, and I thought I'd give it a try.
07:59Also, I'm not above bribing you with some of these good old chocolates.
08:03These are usually for emergencies here at the hospital.
08:06Ah, it's a package deal.
08:08Principal Barrington, before you say anything...
08:18Save it.
08:32I already know it was you.
08:35There's plenty of proof.
08:36Did someone say something?
08:38All you need to know is one more disciplinary infraction, and you're suspended.
08:45And off the track, team.
08:46Howdy.
08:57Are you here for the yoga class?
08:59Oh, no.
08:59I just came from one, actually.
09:01I'm Remy.
09:01I have a mentoring appointment.
09:02Hi.
09:19Aiden?
09:20I'm Remy.
09:22Hey.
09:25Sorry about that.
09:26Didn't get enough sleep last night?
09:28What sleep?
09:30I think I have insomnia.
09:32Oh.
09:32Luckily for you, after homework, my number two specialty is sleep issues.
09:40And deep breath.
09:45Now it starts with relaxing each individual muscle, just like we've been doing.
09:50And tilt your head back.
09:53Stretch out your neck, and for the last time, drop your chin.
09:59A little lower.
10:00And just relax.
10:05That's a great exercise before bed.
10:08Hey, how do you know so much about insomnia?
10:10I have a neurological condition that makes it super hard for me to sleep when and how I'm supposed to.
10:19I'm so excited.
10:20How do you know so much about it?
10:35that sounds horrible yeah it can be the sleep deprivation can play tricks on your mind you
10:46you forget things you misplay stuff not to mention the nightmares
10:52let's go into shavasana
11:06you should also think about cutting down screen time and no caffeine like energy drinks and coffee
11:17it's been over a year in a store it's why not just take a break i can't my dad will literally
11:37disown me if i don't make college track do you even enjoy running tracks though or can you just
11:42i'm alone hey nice work little man look at that
11:51so what do you think of operation get back at snorlax been cooking this up all week
11:59and you're sure that she's the one who told her you to barrington i already know it was you
12:03there's plenty of proof positive remember what barrington said any more incidents
12:11and you're off the track team there won't be any more incidents once i send her running back to
12:15homeschool
12:16and you're off the track team there won't be any more stories but i should end up with
12:21you
12:23so
12:24there's a lot of fun with you
12:27and we just kept on being on the phone in the room
12:29for dinner
12:33and we're still done
12:35the house
12:37I don't know.
13:07Oh, yeah!
13:17Hey, Keith.
13:18What's you watching?
13:20Oh, uh, we played a joke on Snoozy Lucy.
13:23Who?
13:24No one.
13:25Just this extreme weirdo who can't stay awake for five minutes.
13:28See?
13:30You got an A!
13:32That's incredible!
13:33What happened?
13:34I found a mentor.
13:35She's been helping me a lot.
13:37Who?
13:38Her!
13:40Remy?
13:41You did this to her?
13:43Why?
13:50Wait.
13:52Wait, wait, please.
13:54Please, you don't have to stay for me, but we stay for him.
13:57This literature assignment is, like, perfect.
14:11You are really nailing all of your subjects this week.
14:14Everything's so much better now that I'm getting good sleep.
14:17Don't forget top-notch tutoring.
14:19I'm sorry I've been such a jerk to you, and I know you probably wouldn't be helping Aiden if you knews.
14:34Please.
14:35I knew the whole time.
14:43You knew the whole time, and you still wanted to help him?
14:46Well, it's not Aiden's fault you're related.
14:48Unlike you, he's very sweet.
14:51I consider him a friend.
14:52Why would you want to be friends with a 12-year-old?
14:55You're, like, legit a genius.
14:57I'm sure you have tons of-
14:58Friends?
14:59No.
14:59Sorry.
15:01Not since I developed narcolepsy.
15:03My brain can't regulate sleep cycles.
15:06It's why I fall asleep so randomly.
15:09Hey.
15:10Can I-
15:11Can I-
15:11Okay.
15:16It usually doesn't last for more than 15 minutes at a time, but there have been rare instances where it's lasted longer, which is why I'm never fully rested.
15:26Jeez, that sucks.
15:29Yeah.
15:30And I made it even worse.
15:31I'm genuinely sorry about everything.
15:42I've just been going through a tough time in my own life.
15:45It's not my decision.
15:47Coach Reams put me on the bench for three weeks after I strained my quad.
15:50Can't the excuses.
15:52Champions fight through the pain.
15:54I want your back on your feet winning.
15:56My dad's a tyrant.
15:58Except when I'm winning track beats.
16:01Not easy when you have a busted quad.
16:04It's been a year and it still hasn't fully healed.
16:07Wait, really?
16:10Do you mind if I check it out?
16:11Oh, always in my hand.
16:18You never get enough.
16:20That's how I'm feeling enough.
16:22Oh, me and my friends.
16:25Just until we talk.
16:26And the good times don't stop.
16:28Oh, everyone.
16:31Oh, my God.
16:32Oh, my God.
16:33And the good times don't stop.
16:34Oh, my God.
16:35Noimbusia.
16:36Don't stop.
16:40Don't stop.
16:45Go.
16:45Go.
16:50Oh, my God.
17:51Nice!
17:53Thanks, guys.
17:54Incoming.
17:55That's how you do it.
17:56You just broke the district record.
17:58Way to go!
18:00Thanks, Dad.
18:02Dad, this is our friend Remy.
18:04She's also Aiden's tutor.
18:06Oh, three winners.
18:08All in a row, then.
18:10Very nice to meet you, young lady.
18:11Sure.
18:12Now, don't get too comfortable,
18:13because we're going to have to start prepping for the next race right away.
18:19Actually, Dad, I think when I go to college,
18:22I don't want to be on the track team.
18:24Not to track?
18:25What's this?
18:26Some type of joke?
18:28I mean, you're going to turn your back on a family tradition?
18:32Your great-grandfather?
18:34Actually, Keith is starting a new tradition.
18:37As an influencer.
18:39What are you talking about?
18:41Mr. Erickson,
18:42your son is going viral
18:43for doing yoga.
18:45Show him, Aiden.
18:49We set up a channel.
18:51It's made $700 already.
18:53You're kidding.
18:54This thing did?
18:55Men doing yoga is trending big time.
18:57I mean, you should be proud of him.
18:59No, we'll discuss this over lunch.
19:02My treat.
19:03You too, Remy.
19:09Is she okay?
19:10She's fantastic.
19:17Oh, hey, Dhar Man fam.
19:19I've got some news for you.
19:20I'm not actually sick.
19:21This is just a film set.
19:23But if you want to watch a sick new video,
19:25make sure to check this one out right here.