Kontrast

A casual ride on the LA subway turns into a journey down memory lane for Jeremy, African American hip hop head as he reflects on the struggles of his life. One night, Jeremy and his friends get into a brawl outside a Hollywood night club where he drops his cell phone. Starlett, a punk rock chick from the group that confronted Jeremy and his friends, finds Jeremy's cell phone and agrees to give it back to him. After an awkward first meeting, the two create an unlikely friendship that changes both of their lives. The pair, from vastly different worlds, come together to form a bond through pain of disappointment and disillusionment, but also a dream for a better life of hope, choice and change.

Directed by LazRael Lison, Kontrast leans on a strong ensemble — Ray Stoney, Aria Noelle Curzon, Seli Marset — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2013.