LADYBOY, A THAI MIXED REALITY

I want to break free

An episode from the series ALMOST FAMOUS

Synopsis

in Thai, Kathoey means a male-to-female transgender person or person of a third gender or an effeminate homosexual male.

Thailand is known for its transgendered population. Even though the nation prides itself on its tolerance for these “ladyboys”, they still lack the rights and respect they feel they deserve.

This hard-hitting episode examines this social phenomenon through the triumphs and tragedies of 3 “ladyboys” and introduces Miss Tiffany's Universe - a beauty contest for “ladyboys” broadcast live on National Thai television with 15 million viewers.