The Misunderstood Focus: Hating My Perfect Boy

In a California high school, sunny photographer Maya avoids childhood friend Liam, though he has loved her for years. Transfer student Ethan pursues her; Liam's clumsy meddling backfires. After shared darkroom crises, they thaw. At the Christmas dance, Maya rejects Ethan; Liam wins her with a childhood song. Maya later wins a photography award. Liam reveals his father caused a negative mix-up and is kicked out. In the rain, Maya rushes to him, and they kiss, ending their long misunderstanding.