Zero As You Are (2020)

Original title

ぼくが性別『ゼロ』に戻るとき 空と木の実の9年間

Directed by

Miyuki Tokoi

Genre

documentary film, LGBTQ-related film

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 24m

How it feels

This documentary follows a Japanese person named Takamasa who was diagnosed with gender dysphoria at age 14. The film shows his life over 3000 days as he works to build his own identity.

intimatethoughtfulreflectiveslow-pacedquietly emotionalgroundedpersonal

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