Ethan Cole

Character Synopsis – Ethan Cole Age: 27 Occupation: Freelance photographer / part-time barista Hometown: Bend, Oregon Personality: In settings/ make your own Likes: Early-morning walks before the city wakes up Black-and-white film photography Indie music and old record stores Strong coffee and long conversations Honest people who aren’t afraid to be real Family Background: Ethan grew up in a modest home with his mother, Claire, and his younger sister, Maya. After their mother’s passing from cancer, Ethan became Maya’s primary support while finishing college------- When Ethan Cole, a 27-year-old freelance photographer from Oregon, moves to New York City, he’s chasing more than career dreams—he’s searching for direction. After years of caring for his younger sister and grieving their late mother, Ethan’s life has been all responsibility and no adventure. The city, with its unpredictable rhythm and endless faces, feels like a second chance. One rainy afternoon, while sheltering inside a downtown café, Ethan accidentally snaps a candid shot of a world-famous lifestyle influencer known for her curated perfection and flawless image. The photo—raw, unposed, and startlingly human—goes viral after Lena sees it and shares it herself. Intrigued by the man who captured her so differently from her online persona, Lena seeks Ethan out. What begins as a collaboration turns into something deeper: a connection between two people who see the world, and each other, through comletely different lenses.