Tomboy
Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Jeanne Disson
A family moves into a new neighborhood, and a 10-year-old named Laure deliberately presents as a boy named Mikhael to the neighborhood children.
Why you'll love it
A French coming-of-age drama that sensitively explores gender identity and self-expression through the story of a child navigating social expectations and personal truth.
Tropical Malady
Banlop Lomnoi, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Huai Dessom
A romance between a soldier and a country boy, wrapped around a Thai folk-tale involving a shaman with shape-shifting abilities.
Why you'll love it
A poetic Thai film that blends romance and supernatural elements while exploring masculine identity and desire through a haunting love story set in rural Thailand.
A Girl Like Her
Lexi Ainsworth, Hunter King, Jimmy Bennett
Jessica Burns enlists the help of her best friend, Brian, in order to document the relentless harassment she's received from her former friend, Avery Keller, one of South Brookdale High School's most popular students.
Why you'll love it
A modern romance centered on identity and acceptance, featuring authentic representation and exploring themes of belonging and self-discovery with emotional depth.
The Neon Demon
Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves
An aspiring model, Jesse, is new to Los Angeles. However, her beauty and youth, which generate intense fascination and jealousy within the fashion industry, may prove themselves sinister.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning thriller exploring identity and beauty in Los Angeles's modeling scene, featuring a diverse cast and complex gender presentations within a darkly seductive narrative.
Beautiful
Minnie Driver, Hallie Eisenberg, Joey Lauren Adams
Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.
Why you'll love it
While not exclusively focused on ladyboy characters, this film explores transgender identity and acceptance within Thai cinema's broader landscape of gender expression.