Like a Lady: The Fakaleitis of Tonga
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Handlung
A short film that explores the history and understanding of the subculture of boys/men raised as girls in the Kingdom of Tonga. A Fakaleiti is born a male child who decides, or is chosen by his family, to dress and behave as a girl. Traditional believe says this occurs when a family may have only male children and deem it necessary to teach one of the boys cooking, cleaning, weaving, sewing – chores associated with a daughter – thus behaving as if a girl. Homosexuality is sometimes the motivation, but not always. Looked on with fascination and disdain, Fakaleitis are a unique, yet vital part of Tongan culture.
Details
- Brian Favorite
- 5. Mai 2009
- Released
- 20 Min.
Wo streamen?
Keine bekannten Streaming-Angebote (Land: Deutschland).
