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201737 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Girl-Hearted

201737 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Seven-year-old Nori dreams of a wizard transforming her penis into a vagina, wishing to become a 'real' girl amid family and societal challenges.

Family Dynamics

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Anne Scheschonk

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Seven-year-old Nori dreams of a wizard transforming her penis into a vagina, wishing to become a 'real' girl amid family and societal challenges.

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Anne Scheschonkdirector

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Seven-year-old Nori struggles with her gender identity in a suburban neighborhood. She faces daily disagreements with her mother over clothing, insisting on wearing skirts and barrettes. As gossip spreads among neighbors about her choices, Nori shares a vivid dream with her mother. In this dream, a wizard transforms her penis into a vagina, allowing her to become a 'real' girl. The film addresses the emotional challenges Nori and her family encounter as they seek acceptance and understanding.

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