To Die Like a Man

To Die Like a Man

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2009 · 133 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Music

A transgender woman attempts to rehabilitate her younger, drug-addicted boyfriend while also dealing with her ne’er-do-well son, a soldier who’s gone AWOL.

Directed by João Pedro Rodrigues · Written by Rui Catalão

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