Rent (2005)

This rock opera chronicles a pivotal year in the lives of a group of artists navigating the challenges of late 1980s East Village, New York. The narrative focuses on Mark and Roger, who share an apartment. Following a personal tragedy, Roger shuts himself off from new emotions, while Mark strives to document their existence through a personal film project. Throughout the year, they and their circle confront themes of love, heartbreak, and the importance of community as they support one another in their struggles and aspirations.