Get lost in the vibrant streets of Beijing
In Beneath Glass Skies we witness 17 year old Tobey's journey of self-discovery unfold against the backdrop of a city where the ancient and the modern coexist. "Beneath Glass Skies" is a spellbinding narrative that follows Tobey, a 17-year-old Nigerian boy living in China with his adoptive mother.
Tobey is a skilled martial artist and actively trains to evolve. But beneath his impressive skills lies a deep-rooted desire to disappear, an escape from a world that he believes is too overwhelming to face. For Tobey, vanishing into obscurity is preferable to living a life marred by fear and unfulfilled potential.
As Tobey stands at the precipice of adulthood, the challenges that loom ahead threaten to shatter his fragile mental health. He grapples with a profound sense of aimlessness, dreading the prospect of becoming like his mother, who ekes out a meager living at a convenience store and has abandoned her own dreams.
In a desperate bid to distance himself from his past and avoid leaving a mark as a "coward", mixed with the fear of not knowing what awaits for him, Tobey becomes increasingly rude and ungrateful, pushing away his mother's love. The shadows of his inner turmoil darken with each passing day.
But destiny takes an unexpected turn, as a near-fatal accident forces Tobey to confront the depths of his own psyche. In the midst of his darkest moment, he gains a newfound clarity, understanding that he must strive to become a stronger, more resilient person, both physically and mentally.
As the story unfolds, a surge in crime takes a heavy toll on Tobey's close-knit circle. In an attempt to help his friend who he gets introduced to a new level of danger and uncertainty, and finds himself thrust into a perilous situation, compelled to take action and abandon his own interests.
"Beneath Glass Skies" is a gripping exploration of a young man's quest to find his place in a complex world.
The story weaves together mesmerising Kung Fu action, profound emotional depth, how betrayal, grief and anger strains relationships, and the universal themes of self-acceptance and the quest for purpose.
Join Tobey on his odyssey as he discovers his deep, underlying internal struggles, as well as his quest to overcome them and become the person he strives to be, beneath the vast, glassy skies of Beijing.
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