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Ángel is a personal trainer who, after taking a year off, has just landed a job at the most prestigious gym in the city, and life finally seems to be back on track. But everything changes when he begins to feel unwell, goes to the hospital, and receives shocking news: he’s pregnant. A trans man on the verge of completing his transition, Ángel is now confronted with a life-altering decision—one that will challenge his identity, his aspirations, and his very understanding of masculinity.
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Ángel is a personal trainer who, after taking a year off, has just landed a job at the most prestigious gym in the city, and life finally seems to be back on track. But everything changes when he begins to feel unwell, goes to the hospital, and receives shocking news: he’s pregnant. A trans man on the verge of completing his transition, Ángel is now confronted with a life-altering decision—one that will challenge his identity, his aspirations, and his very understanding of masculinity.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Patricia Ortega, José F. Ortuño, Olmo Figueredo
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:La Claqueta, La Cruda Realidad, Amania Films, Menuetto
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