Lost Dream (2009)

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Perry Roberts is about to graduate from a prestigious private college. The son of a corrupt Congressman, Perry has lost faith in all the things he held true - his family, girlfriend, and the American Dream. He finds himself emotionally bereft and depressed. In search of self-discovery, Perry meets Giovanni, an art student with an unrealized gift, Giovanni is Perry's polar opposite. Raised by abusive parents and placed into a series of foster homes, Giovanni is brooding and nihilistic. He lives in an altered state full of drugs and sex, capped by a deadly game with a gun and a single bullet!

Lost Dream Film Introduction
"Lost Dream" is a 2009 American drama film directed by Asif Ahmed and co-written by Asif Ahmed and Carlos Mendoza. The film is a profound exploration of the human spirit's struggle and the mission for self-discovery, autonomy, and aspiration in the middle of individual chaos and social expectations.

Plot
The film centers on Perry Roberts, played by Michael Welch, comparable to numerous defiant and dissatisfied youths seeking greater independence and empowerment. Perry is a talented violinist whose life gets a sudden upheaval when his managing musician daddy dies, leaving him in a state of confusion and despair.

Challenges and Tragedy
Not understanding how to deal with this unexpected loss, Perry looks for aid from his psychiatrist, Dr. Samuel Sterling, played by Ernest Borgnine. Despite his best shots, Perry discovers it difficult to move on. His life spirals into mayhem when he shuns his music scholarship, ignores his supportive girlfriend, Audrey, and flees from house. In the middle of the confusion, his friend Paul (played by Jared Bankens) mistakenly eliminates himself while playing with Perry's father's weapon, leading to much more grief and guilt on Perry's part.

The Meeting of 2 Struck Souls
Perry, in his aimless wandering, meets Giovanni (Briana Evigan), a rebellious yet self-sufficient lady living the anarchy's way. Giovanni, who has problem with her hazardous relationship with her mom and a dark past, discovers a kindred spirit in Perry. Giovanni, in spite of her problems, appears to have actually discovered a method to handle them and functions as a guide to Perry and helps him comprehend that he is not alone in his discomfort. Their bond deepens as they share their specific battles, using each other as pillars to weather the storm.

Climax
Nevertheless, in a remarkable turn of occasions, Giovanni's ex-boyfriend frames Perry for a crime he did not commit. Giovanni, in an attempt to secure Perry, does not reveal the reality and rather, vanishes from Perry's life. The police arrest Perry and on examination, discover him innocent and launch him.

Resolution and Conclusion
Upon his release, Perry returns to his old life in a quest for stability. He reconnects with his helpful girlfriend Audrey, and reestablishes his relationship with his music. However, the loss of his good friend and his newfound love Giovanni leaves a deep hole in his heart. Perry takes these experiences to grow as a person and an artist, channeling his pain and experiences into his music. He utilizes the lessons he learned from Giovanni to get strength and self-reliance and selects music as a method to get away, self-discover, and look for responses.

"Lost Dream" is a poignant expedition of the battle of growing up, the concerns of freedom and the following obligations one shoulder. It explores the gritty realities of what it means to stand alone, push borders, and seek a path of your own. The protagonists are seen dancing alarmingly on the verge of despair while seeking solace and motivation in their shared pain and enthusiasm. Overall, the film is a robust understanding of the indomitable grit and perseverance people have in their dealings with desolation and their corresponding look for self-realization.

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