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Miguel/Michelle

19981h 54mGil Portes
IMDb 5.7

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Miguel, a young trans woman from Quezon Province, leaves the Philippines for the US. After seven years, she returns home, where her family discovers she has undergone gender-affirming surgery and now lives as Michelle. She declares she will stay until her family accepts her, even as hostile reactions erupt around her.

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What is Miguel/Michelle (1998) about?

Miguel, a young trans woman from Quezon Province, leaves the Philippines for the US. After seven years, she returns home, where her family discovers she has undergone gender-affirming surgery and now lives as Michelle. She declares she will stay until her family accepts her, even as hostile reactions erupt around her.

Who stars in Miguel/Michelle?

Miguel/Michelle stars Romnick Sarmenta (Michelle), Cris Villanueva (Julio), Mylene Dizon (Sonia), Gloria Diaz (Tinang), Ray Ventura (Nano). The film was directed by Gil Portes.

How long is Miguel/Michelle?

Miguel/Michelle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998.

Is Miguel/Michelle worth watching?

Miguel/Michelle holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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