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Monica

Monica

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Monica

2023

1h 53m

5.6(48 votes)

Drama

Overview

After years of estrangement, a trans woman returns home to help care for her dying mother.

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Production Companies

Propaganda Italia

Fenix Entertainment

Alacran Pictures

Melograno Films

The Exchange

RAI Cinema

Videos & Trailers

7 videos

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Trace Lysette

Monica

Trace Lysette

Acting

Patricia Clarkson

Eugenia

Patricia Clarkson

Acting

Emily Browning

Laura

Emily Browning

Acting

Joshua Close

Paul

Acting

Adriana Barraza

Leticia

Adriana Barraza

Acting

Vladimir Perez

Car Repairman

Vladimir Perez

Acting

Ali Amine

Man Getting Massage

Ali Amine

Acting

Lucia Ramos

Woman at Gas Station

No Image

Acting

Leland Pittman

Benny

No Image

Acting

Brennan Pittman

Benny

No Image

Acting

Ruby James Fraser

Britney

No Image

Acting

Graham Caldwell

Brody

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Acting

Jean Zarzour

Doctor

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Acting

Angelique Archer

Waitress

No Image

Directing

Bobby Easley

Trucker

Bobby Easley

Acting

Bryant Bentley

Mechanic

Bryant Bentley

Costume & Make-Up

Chelo Ontiveros

Hairdresser

No Image

Acting

Jenny McManus

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Jenny McManus

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