Encounter

Encounter - A Queer Love Story starting in Addis Ababa

At a family wedding in bustling Addis, a quiet, observant young man meets Biruk-an actor, rapper, and the childhood crush he never expected to sit beside. What begins as a chance encounter unfolds into a slow burning, emotionally rich romance set against the backdrop of secrecy, longing, and unspoken truths in a deeply conservative society.

Their chemistry is undeniable-but in a world where two men can't openly love, desire becomes both a risk and a rebellion. Through intimate moments, quiet glances, stolen kisses, and confessions under the stars, they discover that love can be terrifying... and healing.

This is a story of vulnerability, identity, and emotional intimacy-a queer Ethiopian love story that dares to be soft, sensual, and deeply human.
If you're looking for a story where queer love feels real, tender, and beautifully complicated-this is it.