Amma's Pride
With her mother's support, a trans woman fights for legal and societal acceptance of her marriage in India.
by Shiva Krish21 minsClosed captioning available
The story of Srija, a trans woman from South India who lives with her supportive mother Valli. Despite objections from temple authorities, Srija marries her cisgender partner Arun and wins a landmark case as the first trans woman in Tamil Nadu to legally register her marriage. The legal win brings a new set of pressures: Arun loses his job and struggles with alcohol, straining the marriage, and Srija attempts to end her life before being sustained by Valli's unwavering support. Sole LGBTQ+ selection at the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
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