Girl 2019

Lara Verhaeghen, a 15-year-old transgender girl with a passion for ballet, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she pursues admission to Antwerp’s prestigious ballet school. With the unwavering support of her francophone father, Mathias (her younger brother Milo by his side), Lara begins to navigate the complexities of transitioning while living in close proximity to her desired educational institution. This transitional period allows her to receive guidance from medical professionals, including doctors and a psychiatrist who share her commitment to embracing her true identity.

As Lara settles into her new environment, she proves herself to be a diligent student, earning the respect and acceptance of her classmates - even those privy to her transgender status. She remains steadfast in her dedication to ballet, despite the physical discomfort that comes with taping down her genital area during practices. Her younger brother, Milo, however, struggles to adjust, frequently referring to his sister by her birth name.

Through it all, Lara’s unwavering commitment to her craft and her gender identity serves as a beacon of motivation, driving her forward despite the physical challenges she faces. Meanwhile, her father remains a constant source of support, offering words of wisdom and comfort whenever needed. As Lara’s story unfolds, we see a young girl grappling with the complexities of transitioning while striving to achieve her dreams.

The medical professionals tasked with guiding Lara on her journey offer differing perspectives, prompting her to confront the reality that she must navigate her own path. Her psychiatrist urges her to cherish her teenage years and not rush into sex reassignment surgery, but Lara remains resolute in her desire for a body that reflects her gender identity. The road ahead is long and arduous, but with her father’s unwavering support, Lara embarks on the next phase of her journey, armed with determination and an unyielding commitment to becoming the person she was meant to be.

As tensions rise and pressures mount, Lara finds herself at a crossroads, forced to confront the harsh realities of her transition. One fateful night, during a sleepover, bullying classmates bring her low, but she rebounds with remarkable resilience. When her father invites his new girlfriend to dinner, Lara returns home early, complaining of stomach pains. Though Matthias senses something is amiss, he chooses not to pry, instead allowing the issue to unfold naturally over time.

The next day, a doctor’s appointment reveals that Lara has developed a genital infection and lost weight, prompting a stern warning: she must stop taping and gain weight if she hopes to be physically strong enough for the sex reassignment surgery. Lara insists that everything is fine, but her father disagrees, sensing that his daughter may not be as emotionally prepared for this life-altering procedure as she believes herself to be.

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