Both
“Haunted by memories of her long-lost hermaphrodite brother, a stunt double discovers that her sexual identity is a tissue of lies created by her parents and doctors.”
Synopsis
Rebeca Duarte is a strong woman and resolute bisexual. Drawn to the risk and adrenaline-rush that her job provides, outsiders think Rebeca must have it all together. But Rebeca is still looking for something more. When she receives an unexpected package from an aunt, Rebeca’s neatly wrapped life begins to unravel. The package contains a photo album of her family in Peru, including pictures of her brother, who died before Rebeca could know him. The photos set off memories that cannot be silenced. As she follows the leads, Rebeca learns a truth about herself that shakes her to the core: the brother she was always told about was, in fact, herself. Rebeca learns of her childhood diagnosis as a hermaphrodite and the ensuing surgery that turned her “officially” into a girl. A compelling and skillful telling of a necessary story, BOTH is based on the experiences of the filmmaker as well as those of many other intersex adults.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisset Barcellos
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Dumett
- Original Title
- Both
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Solaris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisset Barcellos
Rafael Dumett
Amanda Micheli, Andrew Piccone
Celeste Carrasco, Dana Castro
Department Leadership Roster
Lisset Barcellos
Director
Rafael Dumett
Writer
Celeste Carrasco
Producer
Dana Castro
Producer
Amanda Micheli
Director of Photography
Andrew Piccone
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Both
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What is Both about?
Rebeca Duarte is a strong woman and resolute bisexual. Drawn to the risk and adrenaline-rush that her job provides, outsiders think Rebeca must have it all together. But Rebeca is still looking for something more. When she receives an unexpected package from an aunt, Rebeca’s neatly wrapped life begins to unravel. The package contains a photo album of her family in Peru, including pictures of her brother, who died before Rebeca could know him. The photos set off memories that cannot be silenced. As she follows the leads, Rebeca learns a truth about herself that shakes her to the core: the brother she was always told about was, in fact, herself. Rebeca learns of her childhood diagnosis as a hermaphrodite and the ensuing surgery that turned her “officially” into a girl. A compelling and skillful telling of a necessary story, BOTH is based on the experiences of the filmmaker as well as those of many other intersex adults.
Who directed Both?
Both was directed by Lisset Barcellos.
Who stars in Both?
The principal cast of Both includes Fabrizio Aguilar, Ximena Ameri, Pablo Barcellos, J.D. Brumback, Yvonne Frayssinet.
When was Both released and how long is it?
Both was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Both?
Both holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).