Tales of the Waria (2011)

Tales of the Waria (2011) poster

While many in the Western world view Islam as socially repressive, in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, exists a community of biological men who live openly as women-- the warias. As four warias strive to find romance, intimacy, and acceptance, they encounter unique obstacles that force them to make extraordinary sacrifices to keep the ones they love.

Director: Kathy Huang
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Gil Talmi
Cinematography: Kathy Huang
Editing: Carla Gutierrez
Country: Indonesia, United States of America
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: en

Keywords

islam, religion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tales of the Waria about?
While many in the Western world view Islam as socially repressive, in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, exists a community of biological men who live openly as women-- the warias. As four warias strive to find romance, intimacy, and acceptance, they encounter unique obstacles that force them to make extraordinary sacrifices to keep the ones they love.
Who directed Tales of the Waria?
Tales of the Waria was directed by Kathy Huang.
How long is Tales of the Waria?
Tales of the Waria has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Tales of the Waria?
Tales of the Waria is a Documentary film.
Where was Tales of the Waria produced?
Tales of the Waria was produced in Indonesia, United States of America.