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201575 min0documentary

5.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality Life Stories

Made in Bangkok

201575 min0documentary

5.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

A Mexican transgender opera singer travels to Bangkok for sex reassignment surgery, confronting challenges of identity and acceptance along the way.

Gender Equality Life Stories

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Flavio Florencio

Synopsis

A Mexican transgender opera singer travels to Bangkok for sex reassignment surgery, confronting challenges of identity and acceptance along the way.

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Flavio Florencio

Flavio Florenciodirector

Flavio Florencio

Flavio Florenciowriter

Morganna Love

Morganna Lovecast

Niwat Kaewpeercast

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Morgana, a Mexican transgender opera singer, travels to Bangkok for sex reassignment surgery. The city is known for its advanced medical procedures in gender-affirming care. Throughout her time in Thailand, Morgana faces challenges related to her identity and acceptance. The film documents her emotional experiences and the obstacles she encounters while pursuing her dream. Directed by Flavio Florencio, "Made in Bangkok" runs for 75 minutes and features dialogue in Spanish, English, and Thai.

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