Both (2005)

  • R
  • 03/06/2005 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 26m

Haunted by memories of her long-lost hermaphrodite brother, a stunt double discovers that her sexual identity is a tissue of lies created by her parents and doctors.

Overview

Rebeca Duarte is a strong woman and resolute bisexual. Drawn to the risk and adrenaline-rush that her job provides, outsiders think Rebeca must have it all together. But Rebeca is still looking for something more. When she receives an unexpected package from an aunt, Rebeca’s neatly wrapped life begins to unravel. The package contains a photo album of her family in Peru, including pictures of her brother, who died before Rebeca could know him. The photos set off memories that cannot be silenced. As she follows the leads, Rebeca learns a truth about herself that shakes her to the core: the brother she was always told about was, in fact, herself. Rebeca learns of her childhood diagnosis as a hermaphrodite and the ensuing surgery that turned her “officially” into a girl. A compelling and skillful telling of a necessary story, BOTH is based on the experiences of the filmmaker as well as those of many other intersex adults.

Lisset Barcellos

Director

Rafael Dumett

Writer

Cast

Fabrizio Aguilar's headshot

Fabrizio Aguilar

Roberto
Ximena Ameri's headshot

Ximena Ameri

Roberto's wife
Pablo Barcellos's headshot

Pablo Barcellos

Pedrito
J.D. Brumback's headshot

J.D. Brumback

Rogelio (mechanic)
Yvonne Frayssinet's headshot

Yvonne Frayssinet

Gloria (mother)
Richard Goodman's headshot

Richard Goodman

Dr. Silver
Carol Hyman's headshot

Carol Hyman

Dr. Silver's secretary
Mike Martinez's headshot

Mike Martinez

Bob

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