I’M NOT YOU is a coming-of-age drama about eighteen-year-old Joe who is caught in a storm of identity and expectation. Torn between the pressures imposed by a traditional family and the labels imposed by friendship groups. Joe embarks on a journey of introspection and discovery that threatens to destroy a family, a community and ultimately a life.

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The film explores the universal struggle of growing up while highlighting the modern complexities of identity: the desire to be understood, the fear of disappointing others, and the bravery required to claim one’s truth. It’s both intimate and unsettling - a story about the cost of being misdefined, and the power of reclaiming your own narrative.