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New Directors/New Films 2023
March 29 - April 9, 2023
Over the course of 24 breathless hours in New York City, twentysomething Feña (electrifying newcomer Lío Mehiel) must contend with an onslaught of aggravations, surprise encounters, and emotional choices. First-time director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz has confidently and lovingly constructed a day in the life of a young trans man with precision and sensitivity.
Q&A with Vuk Lungulov-Klotz, Lío Mehiel, Cole Doman & MiMi Ryder on Sunday, April 9 at 7pm!
Over the course of 24 breathless hours in New York City, twentysomething Feña (electrifying newcomer Lío Mehiel, winner of a Special Jury Award at Sundance for their performance) must contend with an onslaught of aggravations, surprise encounters, and emotional choices. Feña unexpectedly reconnects with an estranged ex-boyfriend (Cole Doman), is suddenly saddled with his wayward little sister (MiMi Ryder), and nervously awaits their father (Alejandro Goic), who’s arriving from Chile for a visit that promises to be anything but easy. Feña must stay afloat and resilient amidst all this despite being driven to a near breaking point. With precision and sensitivity, first-time director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz has confidently, lovingly constructed a day in the life of a young trans man whose every action is a negotiation among a difficult past, an unsettled present, and an unknown but hopeful future. A Strand Releasing release.
Closed captions and audio descriptions are available with our capti-view devices for every screening.
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