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201690 minALdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Transit Havana

201690 minALdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Three transsexuals in Havana await genital surgery organized by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuba's president, amid societal challenges and personal struggles.

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Three transsexuals in Havana await genital surgery organized by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuba's president, amid societal challenges and personal struggles.

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Daniel Abmadirector

Alex Bakkerwriter

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Odette, Juani, and Malú live in Havana as they wait for genital surgery organized by Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuba's president. Castro is leading a sexual revolution linked to state socialism. The three individuals face intolerance, poverty, and prostitution while seeking personal fulfillment. Their stories raise questions about the possibility of happiness in a society that often marginalizes them. The film documents their struggles and hopes.

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