Both (2005)
Overview
Rebeca Duarte is a strong woman and resolute bisexual. Drawn to the risk and adrenaline-rush that her job provides, outsiders think Rebeca must have it all together. But Rebeca is still looking for something more. When she receives an unexpected package from an aunt, Rebeca’s neatly wrapped life begins to unravel. The package contains a photo album of her family in Peru, including pictures of her brother, who died before Rebeca could know him. The photos set off memories that cannot be silenced. As she follows the leads, Rebeca learns a truth about herself that shakes her to the core: the brother she was always told about was, in fact, herself. Rebeca learns of her childhood diagnosis as a hermaphrodite and the ensuing surgery that turned her “officially” into a girl. A compelling and skillful telling of a necessary story, BOTH is based on the experiences of the filmmaker as well as those of many other intersex adults.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $150,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.897 |
Directed By
Lisset Barcellos
Crew
Rafael Dumett
Lisset Barcellos
Celeste Carrasco
Andrew Piccone
Amanda Micheli
Dana Castro
TOP CAST
Fabrizio Aguilar
Roberto
Ximena Ameri
Roberto's wife
Pablo Barcellos
Pedrito
J.D. Brumback
Rogelio (mechanic)
Yvonne Frayssinet
Gloria (mother)
Richard Goodman
Dr. Silver
Carol Hyman
Dr. Silver's secretary
Mike Martinez
Bob
Brazil Moorehouse
Morgan
Jackie Parker
Rebeca
Nicole Wilder
Kara (actress)
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