Indonesia is home to the world’s largest Muslim population. It is also home to a transgender
community known as warias, biological men who live openly as women. Tales of the Waria
follows four characters from this little-known community as they search for romance
and companionship. Shot over three years with the local LGBTQ community serving as
consultants and film crew, the film reveals a world that not only defies our expectations
of gender and Islam, but also our endless capacity as human beings to search for love–
whatever the consequences.
“Tales of the Waria – Transgender Love Stories from the World’s Largest Muslim Country.”
Accessed December 8, 2023. https://thewaria.com/.
