Huy, a struggling background actor, lands an odd gig at a senior rejuvenation workshop where snails race across his body. Briefly transformed into an unlikely attraction, he’s soon replaced by a more appealing performer. Unable to forget the feeling of being seen, Huy spirals into obsession, returning to reclaim that fleeting validation. THE DREAM IS A SNAIL explores longing, spectacle, and the thin line between vulnerability and performance.