Her world is silence. His world is music. When tragedy strikes, can they find a frequency that works for both?Lana Ishimwe lives in a world that screams. Suffering from severe misophonia, everyday sounds-a chewing gum pop, a clicking pen, a siren-feel like physical violence. She survives by hiding behind industrial-grade noise-canceling headphones, isolated in a fortress of silence. Kai Mboneza lives for the rhythm.
A rising indie guitarist with a chaotic, golden soul, he communicates through melody. When he plays on a street corner one rainy afternoon, Lana discovers a miracle: his music is the only sound that doesn't hurt. For the first time in her life, she feels safe. But fate plays a cruel chord. On the night of his biggest show, a tragic accident steals Kai's hearing. The boy who lived for sound is plunged into permanent silence, while the girl who craved quiet is forced to step into a noisy world to save him.
As Kai spirals into self-destruction and his bandmate threatens to destroy his legacy, Lana and Kai must navigate a relationship without words. They must learn to love across opposite silences, inventing a new language of touch, vibration, and visual connection. But when the world tries to tear them apart, they must decide if they are just static noise to each other-or two broken frequencies finally syncing.
STATIC is a heart-wrenching, cinematic romance about listening with your heart when your ears fail you. It is a story about innovation, resilience, and a love that rings louder than the city itself.
Her world is silence. His world is music. When tragedy strikes, can they find a frequency that works for both?Lana Ishimwe lives in a world that screams. Suffering from severe misophonia, everyday sounds-a chewing gum pop, a clicking pen, a siren-feel like physical violence. She survives by hiding behind industrial-grade noise-canceling headphones, isolated in a fortress of silence. Kai Mboneza lives for the rhythm.
A rising indie guitarist with a chaotic, golden soul, he communicates through melody. When he plays on a street corner one rainy afternoon, Lana discovers a miracle: his music is the only sound that doesn't hurt. For the first time in her life, she feels safe. But fate plays a cruel chord. On the night of his biggest show, a tragic accident steals Kai's hearing. The boy who lived for sound is plunged into permanent silence, while the girl who craved quiet is forced to step into a noisy world to save him.
As Kai spirals into self-destruction and his bandmate threatens to destroy his legacy, Lana and Kai must navigate a relationship without words. They must learn to love across opposite silences, inventing a new language of touch, vibration, and visual connection. But when the world tries to tear them apart, they must decide if they are just static noise to each other-or two broken frequencies finally syncing.
STATIC is a heart-wrenching, cinematic romance about listening with your heart when your ears fail you. It is a story about innovation, resilience, and a love that rings louder than the city itself.
