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202221 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

I Am Michelle

202221 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A young transgender girl from rural Ukraine returns home after living in Kyiv, facing challenges with her family's conservative expectations.

Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

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Olena Siyatovska

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A young transgender girl from rural Ukraine returns home after living in Kyiv, facing challenges with her family's conservative expectations.

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Olena Siyatovskadirector

Olena Siyatovskawriter

Simon Mozgovyi

Simon Mozgovyiwriter

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Michelle, a young transgender girl from rural Ukraine, returns to her hometown after living in Kyiv. She faces challenges in reconciling her identity with her family's conservative values. Through personal interviews and candid moments, Michelle shares her dreams and struggles for acceptance. Directed by Olena Siyatovska, the 21-minute film captures the dynamics of her family life and the broader experiences of transgender individuals in Ukraine. It emphasizes the quest for belonging in a society that often marginalizes them.

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