"Birds of Paradise" follows the story of two young women, Kate and Marine, who are both aspiring ballerinas at an elite dance academy in Paris. Kate is an American student who has been studying ballet for years, and Marine is a French student who is new to the academy.
As they work towards their dream of joining the prestigious Opéra National de Paris, Kate and Marine are forced to compete against each other for a contract. Their rivalry becomes more complicated when they both fall for the same photographer, and they must navigate their feelings for him while also trying to out-perform each other in class.
As the competition intensifies, Kate and Marine's friendship is tested, and they must confront their own ambitions and what they are willing to sacrifice to achieve their goals. Along the way, they also come to realize their own sexual awakenings and how it affects their relationships with each other and those around them.
With stunning dance performances and a raw, emotional story, "Birds of Paradise" is a coming-of-age drama that delves into the complexities of friendship, love, and ambition in the highly competitive world of ballet.