The Sea Elephants

In "The Sea Elephants," a queer coming-of-age novel set in 1990s India, Shagun escapes his troubled past and his father's harsh expectations by joining a traveling street theater troupe. As he immerses himself in storytelling and finds acceptance among the performers, he also discovers love with a charming photographer named Marc. However, Shagun must confront lingering guilt and his father's looming threat in this poignant tale about the pursuit of happiness and the transformative power of art. Shastri Akella's debut is a rich exploration of identity and redemption.