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Real Thing (The)

Country: USA, Language: English, 8 mins

Watch these Shorts | Trans Short | Incredible Shorts | 2017
  • Director: Brandon Kelley

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Beautiful...in every way.

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The Real Thing from Brandon Kelley on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

A soldier returns home to surprise his daughter, who has transitioned from male to female while he was away. He has accepted her, in his heart, but is afraid that he might accidentally say or do something to upset her. His daughter is facing the everyday tribulations of being trans in America.

Cast & Characters

Sophie Giannamore as Allie
Michael Torpey as Michael