Beneath the Lenses
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Last published Fri, Nov 8, 2024
At Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, dreams burn brighter than the city lights-and for Sunder Mendez, that light is The Blaze, the campus publication he's longed to be part of. But behind his quiet smile and polished words lies a truth he's been running from-a life carefully hidden beneath layers of lies and longing.
Rejected at first, Sunder refuses to fade into the background. His persistence earns him an unexpected chance: an internship as a photojournalist and sports writer. What he doesn't expect, however, is Herald Hiro Lacandoza-the enigmatic captain of the NEUST Phoenix sepak takraw team whose calm confidence and untold stories pull Sunder into a world far different from his own.
When Sunder is tasked to create a documentary about Herald's life, their paths intertwine beyond the lens-unveiling unspoken truths, quiet admiration, and emotions neither of them fully understands. As the lines blur between passion and profession, both young men must face what lies beneath their crafted images: the cost of honesty, the ache of connection, and the courage it takes to love in color.
Started: November 08, 2024
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