The Reason We Cant Sleep

This is a film about human dignity in a society resting on violence and subordination.

The practice of patience helps dispel our fears of inadequacy and, by learning to harness and contain the energy of both fear and enthusiasm, overcome life's suffering and loss.

A cracked-brain chemist, appropriately named A. Knutt, in a big toy factory, claims the discovery of an elixir which will bring dolls to life. Ruby, the beautiful daughter of the toy king, overcome by the fumes of the fluid while the chemist is out summoning others to witness the work of his discovery. A doll the chemist has given life to seizes the elixir and pours it on Ruby. She is changed into a doll. Together the two leave the shop. The chemist, the toy king and Ruby's fiancé rush into the place and are horrified to find Ruby missing. They summon the police and a search is instituted. Meanwhile, the dolls journey to the display room of the factory, and with more elixir, bring a doll justice of the peace to life. He marries them and they speed off in a miniature automobile. After the honeymoon trip they select the kennel of Sherlock, the watchdog, as their home. The dog likes the dolls and keeps them supplied with food. Then, one evening, while strolling through the plant, they discover a bomb set by striking workingmen to destroy the building. The dolls realize their peril but it is too late to escape. The bomb explodes and Ruby comes to life. She is puzzled, then realizes that all was simply a dream, inspired by the ravings of the cracked-brain chemist.

A four-walled, fully furnished and functional American ranch house is constructed in an exhibition space. Three actors perform a specially commissioned 90-minute drama on a continuous loop for eight hours a day. Although their lines remain consistent, actors improvise staging to suit their needs-when they're hungry, they cook; when they're dirty, they wash, when they get angry, they fight... A recorded theater performance.