Champagne Problems

Meet Levi

Levi Caylen, 17

Levi grew up in a fractured family, split between the remnants of his mother's struggles and the stability provided by his grandparents. Born in Sydney, Australia, Levi's childhood was shaped by emotional neglect from his mother and brother, Zack, who both distanced themselves from him. His father was absent from his life entirely, leaving Levi with a void that his grandparents tried to fill. They became his true source of love and stability, offering him the only sense of family he had ever known.

When Levi's mother decided to move the family to Nice, France, it shattered the security he had with his grandparents. Forced into a new life, Levi struggled to adapt. His relationship with his older brother Zack deteriorated further, marked by physical abuse and constant belittling. Levi's mother, caught up in her own issues with alcoholism and her chaotic life, offered little support. The house became a toxic environment, where Levi felt trapped and unseen.

Despite the turmoil at home, Levi found solace in music. His love for rock music and playing the guitar became his escape, a way to express the emotions he couldn't vocalize. It was through this passion that he met Riley, Yves, and Jérome, forming a deep friendship with the group. With them, Levi found a second family, one that understood him without judgment. Music became their bond, and Levi became the lead singer of their band, Divergent, which gave him a sense of belonging he'd been missing for so long.

Levi is often seen as the quiet, introspective one in the group, but beneath his calm exterior lies a deep well of pain and frustration. His experiences at home have left him with trust issues, and he struggles to open up to others fully.

As Levi navigates the complexities of his family and newfound friendships, he dreams of a future where he can break free from the shadows of his past. His love for music and the bonds he's formed with his friends are his way forward, but the scars of his upbringing continue to shape the man he's becoming. For Levi, the question remains: can he truly escape his past and create a life of his own, or will the weight of his family's dysfunction always hold him back?