Blooming on the Asphalt
As Jack begins his gender transition process, Brazil is plunged into a wave of extreme conservatism.The film follows the transformations in his life and in the country, crossed by an extreme right-wing government and a devastating pandemic.Through an intimate account of the daily life of Jack and his friends, we see a network of affection and solidarity flourishing in the midst of an adverse context.
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As Jack begins his gender transition process, Brazil is plunged into a wave of extreme conservatism. The film follows the transformations in his life and in the country, crossed by an extreme right-wing government and a devastating pandemic. Through an intimate account of the daily life of Jack and his friends, we see a network of affection and solidarity flourishing in the midst of an adverse context.
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- Release date
- Jan 23, 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
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- Language
- English, Portuguese
- Country
- Brazil
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