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Moving In Between (2019)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 32M

Director : Chia-Hsuan Tsai

Synopsis

When working in Tokyo, Erika embarks on the journey of stepping outside the role prescribed by her biological sex and relieving the suppressed feminine self. This film documents Erika’s life journey of gradually building up her ideal body image, including the sexual reassignment surgery (SRS). Through Erika’s experience moving between Japan and Taiwan, as well as male and female identities, the film sheds light on the unique life experience of transgender people.

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Chia-Hsuan Tsai
Chia-Hsuan Tsai
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