Armenia's most beloved weightlifter becomes the country's biggest shame when he comes out as transgender. It cost Mel his fame, his fortune, his family, and even his homeland. Today, under asylum in the Netherlands, his dream of gender transition is finally within reach - but how much must he sacrifice for it?
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Inna Sahakyan Director · Paul Cohen Director
First release March 10, 2022 · Produced in Armenia, Netherlands, Canada
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Syndicado
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Armenia · Netherlands · Canada
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Original language
Armenian
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Armenian
Release dates
Greece · March 10, 2022
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Australia
February 24, 2024 · Premiere · Mardi Gras Film Festival
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