No, "Clouds" (the 2020 film) is not inherently a love story in the traditional sense, though romantic elements exist. It's primarily a biographical romantic musical drama, focusing on the life of Zach Sobiech and his journey with cancer. While there's a romantic subplot, the film's central theme revolves around his experiences, his music, and his relationships with family and friends.
However, the term "love story" can be interpreted broadly. Several sources use "love story" in relation to different contexts:
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Figurative Use of "Love Story": Some sources use "love story" metaphorically. For instance, a blog post titled "Sky & Clouds ~ A Love Story" describes the beauty and ever-changing nature of the sky and clouds poetically, not as a narrative about human romantic relationships. (https://journalistsofjoy.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/sky-clouds-a-love-story/) Similarly, a blog post refers to the relationship between OPNsense and a Wyse 5070 as a "love story" in a playful, non-literal way. (https://thecloudadmin.nl/blog/2021/10/27/opnsense-and-wyse-5070-a-love-story/)
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Love in the Context of Final Fantasy VII: Discussions surrounding Final Fantasy VII and the character Cloud frequently involve analyzing his relationships with Tifa and Aerith. These analyses explore the complexities of his emotional bonds, debating whether either constitutes a "canon romance". (https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/p1lecb/who_is_the_canon_romance_in_ffvii/, https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/qrnj4v/nonbiased_opinion_on_who_clouds_main_love/, https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/so7974/what_is_the_actual_consensus_on_clouds_true_love/) However, these are discussions about a video game character, not the film Clouds.
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"Clouds," the 2020 Film: The film Clouds contains romantic elements, but these are secondary to its main narrative focus. The film's description as a "biographical romantic musical drama" indicates romance is present, but not the defining characteristic. (https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news/heads-clouds)
