Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei and struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and following his father’s footsteps to inherit the title as Chief of the indigenous Paiwan tribe. His lesbian roommate, Pei-Zhen, is also his best friend and confidante. Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, Sherry has been in love with the plumber, Wu, even though Wu only sees him as his buddy. Chris, a civil servant, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly becomes his unique and secret way to relief stress. Chris has no choice but to keep this gig a secret from his girlfriend Angie. Across different genders and sexualities, the only common ground these people share is their search for love, understanding and acceptance.
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ALIFU THE PRINCE/SS // A film by Yu-Lin Wang // Exclusif Trailer
Alifu is an aboriginal boy who works at a salon in the city. He has a dream - to become a woman. As the only son of the tribal chief Alifu is under the pressure of ...
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Alifu The Prince/ss Trailer | 2018 Special Events: Focus on Taiwan
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