“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.

Set in 2040s B.S. Nepal, two people from different economic backgrounds love is challenged by social hierarchies, traditional values, and circumstances, exploring the sacrifices, longing, and unfulfilled desires that arise when love clashes with societal expectations.
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
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