Being Sascha
Genres
Overview
Sascha’s name wasn’t always Sascha. But now it is. Sascha doesn’t identify as a man or as a woman, but as trans non-binary. A story about what it means to live in a society that wasn’t expecting you. A glimpse into a life that allows us to question our own categories. And a film about what it means to be oneself.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
34 min
Release Date
2021-01-22
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Sascha Rijkeboer
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