Raphi, from France, fantasizes about romances with princes, and about starting a traditional family. But in reality, things aren't like that. She works in a call center in Barcelona, struggles with at times embarrassing dates, and is diagnosed by her therapist as having gender dysphoria. During this confusing yet valuable period, we follow this woman as she makes her transition, as well as her everyday life. She talks candidly with colleagues, queer friends, and the men she meets through apps. In spite of all the advice she receives, it turns out that it is mostly time and experience that will help her embrace her place in this world. Through its straightforward narrative style, the film sometimes feels documentary-like and lets every scene shine with authenticity. It is emotionally intense yet naturalistic, confronting complex existential questions but never melodramatic. Nothing is trimmed to pathos and yet it is completely emotionally involving.
Between everyday call center life and fairy tale fantasies, Raphi goes through her gender reassignment.
Raphi, from France, fantasizes about romances with princes, and about starting a traditional family. But in reality, things aren't like that. She works in a call center in Barcelona, struggles with at times embarrassing dates, and is diagnosed by her therapist as having gender dysphoria. During this confusing yet valuable period, we follow this woman as she makes her transition, as well as her everyday life. She talks candidly with colleagues, queer friends, and the men she meets through apps. In spite of all the advice she receives, it turns out that it is mostly time and experience that will help her embrace her place in this world.
Through its straightforward narrative style, the film sometimes feels documentary-like and lets every scene shine with authenticity. It is emotionally intense yet naturalistic, confronting complex existential questions but never melodramatic. Nothing is trimmed to pathos and yet it is completely emotionally involving.