Beyond Paradise (2015)

In the heartrending tapestry of "Beyond Paradise," destiny weaves an intricate love triangle. At the center is the radiant music student, Shahrzad (Francia Raisa), ensnared in a convenience marriage with her husband, Sean (Max Amini), a burgeoning stand-up comedian, and drawn to the lyrical allure of Sebastian (Ryan Guzman), a Spanish-American gardener with a poet's soul. As Shahrzad's world teeters on the brink of change, her piano teacher, Elana (Daphne Zuniga), a former film siren, navigates her clandestine affair with Sebastian. Shahrzad soon finds herself caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as she realizes her marriage to Sean is on borrowed time. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected friendship blossoms between Shahrzad, a Muslim, and Elana, a Jew. Bonded by their shared love for classical music, particularly the resonating strains of Tchaikovsky, their friendship deepens when they unveil their hidden personal tragedies. Shahrzad becomes a magnetic force, drawing in two women - Elana and her mother-in-law, Parisa, and ensnaring the affections of three men - the poetic gardener Sebastian, her husband Sean, and the brooding loner Ray (Misha Crosby), her young brother-in-law. The clandestine romance between the young lovers, Shahrzad and Sebastian, is imbued with the passionate verses of Rumi and Lorca. Their poetry stirs an intoxicating passion that threatens to engulf everything in its path. "Beyond Paradise" presents an enthralling exploration of love, passion, and friendship, set against a backdrop of cultural and personal complexities.

Beyond Paradise is a drama movie featuring Ryan Guzman and directed by J.J. Alani.

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