The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

Raquela is a transsexual-or "ladyboy"-from the Philippines who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns... More

1h20m Iceland/Philippines 2008

18+

Subtitles: 繁體中文简体中文 English
Tags: Transgender Crush Lust Documentaries Europe Movies

The Amazing Truth About Queen RaquelaTrailer

The Amazing Truth About Queen RaquelaTrailer

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

Synopsis

Raquela is a transsexual-or "ladyboy"-from the Philippines who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a ladyboy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?

"Stylish and heartfelt."-Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival - Teddy Award for Best Feature Film

Details

Country: Iceland Philippines
Language: English Tagalog
Director: Olaf de Fleur
Cast: Raquela Rios Stefan Schafer Olivia Galudo
Awards & Selections: Berlin International Film Festival 2008 - Teddy Award for Best Feature Film, Cinemanila International Film Festival 2008 - Grand Jury Prize - International Competition, NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival 2008 - Best Foreign Narrative Feature Vanguard Award
Review: A chance to live a better life