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Sara, a trans woman in her mid-thirties, is made to return to her village in rural Indonesia to attend her father’s funeral. Arriving back home, she discovers that her mother has been severely traumatized by the bereavement: not only does she fail to accept that her husband has died, she also has no memory of Sara and treats her like a complete stranger. Seeking to help her mother, Sara resolves to play-act as her late father, the person she despises the most and the reason she ran away many years ago.
Centred on a stunning performance from trans actress Asha Smara Darra, this quietly affecting family drama is about a woman desperate to break free from the past, who must nonetheless confront its enduring and wounding power.
The screening is Tuesday 23 April is followed by a recorded Q&A with the lead actress Asha Smara Darra and producer Charlie Meliala, moderated by Cici Peng, film writer and curator.
Centred on a stunning performance from trans actress Asha Smara Darra, this quietly affecting family drama is about a woman desperate to break free from the past, who must nonetheless confront its enduring and wounding power.
The screening is Tuesday 23 April is followed by a recorded Q&A with the lead actress Asha Smara Darra and producer Charlie Meliala, moderated by Cici Peng, film writer and curator.
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06:45 pm
Sat, 04 May 2024
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