Sanctuary Dream

2019
1h 10m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

YOUR RATING

This trailer brings a light-hearted edge which is full of hope. It shows one half of the tone. Created by Grant Carsten.

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Adventure Drama Family Music

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See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total

Trivia
The film was originally supposed to have a mix of 70% real and 30% digital instruments. They were to be played by University Students in the Spring of 2018. However; due to negative reviews of the first cut, the film needed an editing makeover. By the time the Third and Final Cut was finished, it was the Summer. All musicians who agreed to take part at the University of Utah were then within 100 miles away from each other. So for practical reasons, the film's score was made 100% digital in three weeks, save for a guitar and a ukulele played on set.You can listen to the Original Soundtrack for free on YouTube at the channel Grant Carsten Films; or search Sanctuary Dream OST.

Goofs
There's a crew member visible in the mirror of a car for a split second. It is when Faisal is escorted out of the Detectives' car to go to a peace house 10 blocks down the road.

Quotes
Faisal Ost: I just wanted to be safe!
Harris Ost (Father): YOU HAVEN'T EARNED THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE!

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Truly eye-opening

This film is unlike any other in the way it portrays the plights of stress, misunderstanding, and both internal/external stimulation from the perspective of a person with autism. Throughout the whole film, director Grant Carsten makes clear to the viewer the differences that exist in sensory perception, time, and space in the mind of Faisal(the main character). These differences in the way Faisal sees the world are masterfully manifested in the exacerbation of Faisal's struggles to find peace after a violent upbringing. The viewer accompanies Faisal on this journey, as if they were learning about the world through a completely new point of view.

From start to finish, this film is sure to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, as most have never experienced anything resemblant to Faisal's jarring reality. The execution is near flawless, and the meticulousness of the production leaves no stone unturned. I would recommend this film to anyone and everyone