Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of his dreams but can't figure out how to tell her he's not the trans man she thinks he is.
Acting
Bobbi Salvör Menuez brings devastating sincerity to Gillian.
Direction
Rhys Ernst, a trans filmmaker, brings insider authenticity to messy territory.
Director
Rhys Ernst
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Ariel Schrag's controversial 2014 novel, the film sparked heated debate about cis actors playing trans-deceiving characters and who gets to tell messy queer stories.
Leo Sheng (Ethan) was discovered through trans male YouTube transition videos; this was his first acting role.
US
