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High Heels Revolution! 2016 ハイヒール革命!

From a young age, Natsuki knew she was a girl despite her sex assigned at birth. Against the backdrop of conservative Japanese society, this poignant docudrama tells her remarkable story of gender transition. Reflecting on her high school years, Natsuki interviews the supportive friends and family who supported her choices – and also confronts the people those who oppressed her freedom. Tracing Natsumi’s story to the present, this compelling portrait of gender identity in contemporary Japan offers insights of a layered experience in a complex society.

Country Japan
Production Country Japan
Language Japanese
Spoken Language Japanese
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies AOI Pro. , TBS Service , Heisei Project
Release Date 17 September 2016
73 mins