Waking Dreams tells the lives of people in show business, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly. Ill-tempered Amina is trapped with a reputation of several failed relationships that deem her as the "crazy girlfriend", all while running her mother's talent agency and burying herself with work to forget her troubles. Gentle and virtuous Zain feels his worth is tied to a piece of paper, believing his lack of education reflects him as a person. As a waiter, he works to make ends meet for his family. When Amina is in desperate need of an actor, Zain is reluctant yet accepts the role for the sake of money. Different but similar at the same time, the two strive to work together and form an unlikely bond. But the world of showbiz is a dangerous place filled with jealousy and resentment. Friends can betray. Lovers can be torn apart. And the closest to you are determined to make sure you fail.