High Heels Revolution! (2016)

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based on 5 user ratings

Released:
2016-09-17

Overview:
From a young age, Natsuki knew she was a girl despite her sex assigned at birth. Against the backdrop of conservative Japanese society, this poignant docudrama tells her remarkable story of gender transition. Reflecting on her high school years, Natsuki interviews the supportive friends and family who supported her choices – and also confronts the people those who oppressed her freedom. Tracing Natsumi’s story to the present, this compelling portrait of gender identity in contemporary Japan offers insights of a layered experience in a complex society.

Director:
Yo Kohatsu

Runtime:
1h 13min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Natsuki Majikina
  • Tatsuomi Hamada
    as
    真境名薫
  • Tomoko Fujita
    as
    高木幸子