Theory of Us

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Rhett Dalton feels like an imposter in his own life, and wonders if he will ever feel like himself.

The son of a famous 90s actress finds himself pressured by the world of show business, and the expectations of his father, a prominent attorney. Between the constant filming, the flashing lights, and his fathers eyes on him; he's caught between a calling for the arts and a dependable career at his father's law firm. The young up-and-coming actor of his generation can't seem to find his place in all of it. Following his mothers footsteps seems to be the most obvious choice, yet at times he falls shortly behind her own success. Reluctant to take the chance to step into his big break, Rhett finds himself choosing between hurting the people he loves most, and taking his first steps into success. Will Rhett succumb to the pressure of it all, or find out for himself what it really means to have success in this life?

Camilo Flores has one goal; make it through this life. This life; getting by from paycheck to paycheck, helping his mom make ends meet, all while attending college full time. Camilo has never been given any direction in life, his dreams and aspirations are all his own. No one else understands his motivations, and it's becoming difficult to find any meaning in it all. Is life always supposed to be this hard?

Upon meeting Rhett Dalton, this answer becomes clear. Life is only hard for those who have to fight to live. When the two form an unlikely friendship, he finds himself at a crossroad between the safe path he has forged himself or a path filled with hope and uncertainty.

But what happens when there is something else out there that calls to them?

Will they answer the call, or tune it out?

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