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This is an entertaining movie. You have to have that even before you get into the Trans issues. There is so much I do not understand about Trans people. This movie went a long ways toward increasing that understanding. I have always accepted and supported trans. That's not the issue. The why is the issue. This movie dives into relationships and how a Trans person is affected and who they choose to love (at least in this movie). I appreciate the efforts by the performers. There is surprisingly good acting thru out this film; by a variety of actors. There is still so much about Trans is still an 'unknown'. However, this movie definitely explains a lot. This movie makes me want to learn more about Trans and seek greater understanding.

I really enjoyed this movie. Everything from the writing to the acting to the cinematography was excellent. The movie follows Feña, a Hispanic trans man trying to navigate in New York. It takes place over a single day, creating a frenzied and hectic pace, yet the movie is jam packed with character centered moments that flesh out the cast. At some points it feels more like a play than a movie, with long back and forths between characters or monologs. Feña gets plenty of personality, and is extremely relatable to me, even in his flaws. I like how we see him interact differently to the people in his life depending on his level of intimacy with each of them. The movie is also expertly shot, with the cinematography giving the movie a distinct feeling and atmosphere. The New York setting is not overt, but utilized well, showing off architecture and art from the city. This gives the movie an artsy, indie feel, capturing the chaotic feeling of being in your mid-twenties. The writing at points between Feña and his ex John can be cringeworthy, but are grounded in the other scenes and are logical for the characters. Definalty recommend the watch, as well as Vuk LK's other work, which also centers trans leads.

Quite literally loved the movie, the characters and all of the carefully crafted shots. Nuance in everything and the grand drama of it all put together a movie I will certainly watch again. This will be a movie I recommend to my straight friends who may not get "it". Hell, I needed to see it too. It is so heartbreaking sometimes to see this character marred in so much pain. Yet, there's also such grandeur, strategy and weight put into the tenderness that exists on the other side of the coin; with the REAL person, once you've embraced the parts of yourself that everyone denied. The ones that make an effort to understand, are the ones that are meant to stay with you. The rest, can be let go of. Love will always conquer. Please. Do yourself a favor and watch this movie.