This moving drama follows Aasha from childhood to maturity as she comes to terms with
her gender identity and leaves her home and family to join a traditional transgender
(Hijra) community. The film illustrates the harsh, oppressive realities (among them
heartache and rape) and limited opportunities traditionally available to transwomen
in India. However, it also portrays strong friendships, romance, the importance of
chosen families, and the contributions Hijra women make to their larger communities.
The cast includes a large number of Indian transwomen, making this a unique contribution
to global trans* films.
Sam Berliner. “Translations 2019 Program Final Draft.” 2019. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a86d494b1ffb6251b62962f/t/5cbe276b71c10b90092513f8/1555965910885/Translations19_Program_final_draft-WEB.pdf.
