Finding Joy

As Desta Joy Walker prepares to celebrate his 26th birthday, he finds himself back in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a place rich with memories of joy and sorrow, especially the loss of his father. Obligated to stay for work, he hopes to gain the closure he needs while unexpectedly connecting with his family's past and glimpsing a future he hadn't anticipated. Simultaneously, Elias Fikru grapples with a life-altering decision about pursuing his education in the US, which challenges his current ties to his homeland. When their paths intersect, both men are inspired to explore new possibilities in their lives and love, but must confront obstacles that threaten their emerging future together.