A trans man reunites with his ex-boyfriend. ID in alt.
For a review of Rūrangi, see this link. It’s a movie about being trans, being Māori, discovering your sexuality, being exhausted by activism, and reconnecting with family. It was originally released as a series, but was re-released as a feature film later.
Caz, the trans protagonist, is played by a trans male actor (Elz Carrad). All trans characters are played by trans actors. The writer (Cole Meyers) is trans. Tweedie Waititi, Taika Waititi’s sister, was brought in as a consultant to develop the film’s Māori storylines.
I highly recommend this film.
literally my favourite short series. please watch it if you haven’t
Because I failed to include this in the original post, here’s where you can access it!
I would personally recommend accessing Rūrangi through legal means (purchasing it or watching it through a streaming subscription), because it deserves your money and clicks. Not only was a trans man cast in the central role, but 59% of the cast and crew were non-binary, and the motto of the film is “by us and about us”. If anything deserves your hard-earned dollars, it’s Rūrangi. They set out to make a good movie, and they managed to do that while employing members of our community. Beyond the groundbreaking representation and behind-the-scenes inclusivity, it’s just… a genuinely touching, watchable production.
But! I know that not everybody can afford to pay for media. If you can, please do ❤️
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