Tales of the Waria

Tales of Waria is a film that explores the lives of those part of the transgender community in Indonesia.


Synopsis:
Sakati devotes herself to a young man, even though she knows he will eventually leave her for a real woman. Mami Ria, a highly respected salon owner, decides it is better to be with a married man than to be alone. Ari lives a quiet life with his wife and two kids, but still dreams of a time when he had long hair and danced with men. Welcome to the world of the waria, Indonesia’s transgender community. Things are not always as they appear– especially when it comes to matters of love and happiness.

At a time when transgender communities around the world are largely ignored or misrepresented in the media, the 60-minute documentary video Tales of the Waria intimately explores how one such community confronts issues of love, family, and faith. Traveling to the world’s most populated Muslim country, the film trains its lens on the waria, biological men who identify as woman, date “straight” men, and are a surprisingly visible presence in a culture normally associated with strict gender divides. Interweaving the stories of three waria who make extraordinary sacrifices for love, Tales of the Waria creates a moving and unexpected portrait of a community that dares to live differently from the norm, despite what tragic consequences may await them.


http://www.thewaria.com


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