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In 2008, a landmark court ruling in the Philippines allowed Jeff Cagandahan, an intersex man to legally change his name and gender marker. 16 years later, his historic win inspired many others to come out—yet, as their visibility grows, it unveils harsh societal prejudices proving that the fight for true acceptance is only just beginning.

Cast

Jeff Cagandahan

as as himself

Jenelyn Puto

as as herself

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