GILDED: Part 1

Retelling of the classic Cinderella story, with a gender variation and old money aesthetic. When a prestigious scholarship competition is announced by the renowned Lagen Institute for Music, Casimir sees an opportunity to be free from life within the Cruz Manor. He finds an unexpected ally in Erik, who appears to be disengaged with everyone and only broods in the school music room. As their bond deepens over their fervent passion for piano, dark secrets and unspoken burdens threaten to tear more than just Cas’ dream. This contemporary tale delves deep into musical ambition, love, grief and family turmoil, and one boy risking everything to find the happiness he yearns for. First part of GILDED.