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In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
Laurels:
- 2023 Best South African Film - Durban International Film Festival
Film co-presented by: Reelout Queer Film Festival
- Year2023
- Runtime107 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Afica
- DirectorIan Gabriel
- ScreenwriterGabe Gabriel
- Executive ProducerRefiloe Hlabioa
- CastAce Bhatti, Rob van Vuuren, Gabe Gabriel
- EditorEva du Preez
In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
Laurels:
- 2023 Best South African Film - Durban International Film Festival
Film co-presented by: Reelout Queer Film Festival
- Year2023
- Runtime107 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Afica
- DirectorIan Gabriel
- ScreenwriterGabe Gabriel
- Executive ProducerRefiloe Hlabioa
- CastAce Bhatti, Rob van Vuuren, Gabe Gabriel
- EditorEva du Preez