Love in Focus [MXM]

"City boy."

"Troublemaker."

Love knows no boundaries, no time, and no place-it can flourish when you least expect it.

Ekansh, a talented and driven filmmaker raised in the U.S., comes to India with one goal: to shoot a short film for the Cannes Film Festival. The trip is meant to be professional, straightforward, and short. But his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets Manas, a mischievous and charismatic boy deeply connected to his small Indian village.

Manas represents everything Ekansh has tried to avoid-traditional beliefs, societal rules, and a life bound by expectations. The two clash from the start. Ekansh finds Manas's teasing unbearable, while Manas is entertained by how easily he can provoke the city boy. Yet, behind their constant arguments, a deeper connection begins to form.

As days pass, their playful fights turn into meaningful conversations, fleeting glances, and moments filled with unspoken emotions. For Manas, who has always lived by society's rules, this new feeling is confusing and powerful. For Ekansh, who has always been confident in his identity, it brings a vulnerability he's never known.

But their love faces harsh realities. In a world where relationships like theirs are often hidden and condemned, they must decide if their bond is strong enough to overcome the challenges ahead. Can they defy tradition and prejudice for love, or are some barriers too difficult to break?

"Love in Focus" is a heartfelt story of two men from different worlds discovering that love doesn't need approval-it only needs bravery. Sometimes, love grows where it is least expected, even where it seems impossible.

Inspired by @glassEyed.