re: cut endings, I can see what you're saying. You maybe are feeling you aren't being as descriptive with the ending as you gave the other parts? But I think that's ok if that's the case especially in the short story format. I mean it feels ok to me as a reader and I don't feel robbed if that's your worry.
I just realized both of my recommendations took place in Asia. There's really only one "dreamy" scene in Last Life in the Universe, but if you like indy asian films you will probably like it. Another good dreamy one is Neil Gaiman's "Mirrormask" which I highly recommend. I have not seen Paprika or Waking Life but will add those to my Netflix/Amazon if they're on there. Thank you so much!
Well that's ok then :) I do worry that as I have the full story in my head, the cuts may feel like skipped bits. I feel like it is something that I use like a crutch, since noticing I have managed one or two things without a cut ending, don't want to get too predictable ;)
Oh I haven't seen that either, and I like Neil Gaiman! Another one to request from @johngreenfield please lol