Abdi Nazemian

In Abdi Nazemian's "Like a Love Story," set in 1989 New York, Reza, an Iranian boy grappling with his homosexuality, navigates his identity amidst familial and personal challenges. Judy, an aspiring fashion designer skeptical of love, finds her perspective shifting upon meeting Reza. Art, Judy's best friend and the school's only openly gay teenager, completes the trio. As the three become entangled in a complex love triangle, they journey towards self-acceptance while striving to protect their closest relationships. This poignant narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the courage to live authentically.