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El nombre del hijo (The Name of the Son)

Martina Matzkin · Argentina · Drama · 12 min · ♥︎ 59

Directed by Martina Matzkin · Starring Tristán Miranda, Amanda Pérez Berch, Daniel Cabot · 2019

Lucho, a 13-year-old trans boy, goes on holiday with his often-absent father and younger sister, and their new closeness tests the relationship.

A delicate, honest coming-of-age portrait of a trans teen and the father learning to see him.

Lucho, a 13-year-old trans boy, doesn't usually share much time with his father. When he goes on holiday with him and his younger sister, the new closeness puts their relationship to the test.

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