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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
High Heels Revolution!
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
64%
Original Title
ハイヒール革命!
Production Companies
AOI Pro., Heisei Project, TBS Service
Director
Yo Kohatsu
Description
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.
