RUNS IN THE FAMILY

Directed by IAN GABRIEL
Written by GABE GABRIEL
Starring ACE BHATTI DIAAN LAWRENSON ROB VAN VUUREN CLEO WESLEY LOREN LOUBSER
and introducing GABE GABRIEL

2023 · Feature Film · Road Trip Family Drama · Trans, Queer, and POC-led

A reformed con artist, Varun, and his transmasculine son, River, road trip across South Africa to break River’s estranged mother out of rehab. When injury befalls River’s drag partner, his mother propels father and son to partner up for a drag competition that could win River his gender-affirming surgery.

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Best South African Feature Film - Durban International Film Festival
GLAAD Media Award (Nomination) - Outstanding Film (Streaming Or TV)
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