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The Clan’s Heir is a Trans Woman
Hitoshi Ozawa, 2013, Japan, 86 min
When a powerful Yakuza boss passes away, his final order is to locate his long-lost child and name them as his successor. Their search leads to an unexpected place: a lively queer bar, where they meet Nana—a trans woman and the boss’s heir! A fresh and heartfelt reimagining of the yakuza genre, The Clan’s Heir Is a Trans Woman blends action, drama, and surprising tenderness. This genre-bending tale marks a unique and poignant moment in the landscape of trans cinema.