High Heels Revolution!

High Heels Revolution!

73 mins | Documentary | Sept. 17, 2016

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.

High Heels Revolution!

73 mins | Documentary | Sept. 17, 2016

High Heels Revolution!
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.
Producers Aoi Promotion, TBS Service, Heisei Project
Original title ハイヒール革命!
Directors Yo Kohatsu
Writers

Cast

Tatsuomi Hamada

as 真境名薫

Tomoko Fujita

as 高木幸子