Señorita

Señorita

2009 · 14 min · Drama

Laura, a transgender woman, is a reformed sex worker living a quiet life in the country. But she can't seem to shake off the lure of the big city. A consummate actress, she manages leads a double life but as her lies begin to unravel, will she be able to keep her two worlds separate?

Directed by Isabel Sandoval · Written by Isabel Sandoval

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