Touch of Pink

Alim's life is an intricate dance between two worlds. He lives in London, far away from the watchful eyes of his conservative Muslim mother, Nuru, based in Canada. In London, Alim has embraced his true identity as a gay man and found love in Giles, his boyfriend. However, he cannot bring himself to reveal this side of his life to his mother, fearing her disapproval and the consequences it might bring upon both their lives.Nuru pays an unexpected visit to London, throwing Alim and Giles into a whirlwind of secret-keeping and deception. The couple is forced to put up a facade of being a straight couple to maintain Alim's carefully constructed disguise from his mother. This uneasy truce reveals the underlying tension that exists between tradition and individuality, identity and acceptance, as well as the struggle one faces when trying to reconcile their own desires with societal expectations.This touching story delves into the complexities of familial relationships in the context of cultural differences, and the lengths some individuals are willing to go to protect the ones they love. As the web of lies begins to unravel, the characters must confront their fears and confront the question: how much will they sacrifice for the sake of peace?