2023

1h 53m

5.6(48 votes)

Drama

Overview

After years of estrangement, a trans woman returns home to help care for her dying mother.

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18 members

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Trace Lysette

Monica

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Patricia Clarkson

Eugenia

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Emily Browning

Laura

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Joshua Close

Paul

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Adriana Barraza

Leticia

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Vladimir Perez

Car Repairman

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Ali Amine

Man Getting Massage

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Lucia Ramos

Woman at Gas Station

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Leland Pittman

Benny

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Brennan Pittman

Benny

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Ruby James Fraser

Britney

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Graham Caldwell

Brody

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Jean Zarzour

Doctor

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Angelique Archer

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Bobby Easley

Trucker

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Bryant Bentley

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Chelo Ontiveros

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Jenny McManus

Bar Patron (uncredited)

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