The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela 2008

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela is a captivating 85-minute drama directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson that explores the journey of a young, naive yet street-smart Filipina transsexual prostitute named Raquela. With dreams of finding her prince charming, Raquela yearns to marry a heterosexual man from the West, like many other Ladyboys in the Philippines.

She dedicates considerable time to the internet, searching for men who promise to rescue her from her current life. Sadly, time and again, she faces disappointment as these men fail to show up at the airport. However, a turning point arises when fortune smiles upon Raquela, as she secures a job as a webcam host on a transsexual porn site.

The proprietor of the website, Michael, a specialist in “Ladyboys” operating from New York, offers to assist Raquela in her quest. Through her new internet connections, Raquela encounters a vibrant community of friends, including Valery, the only open transsexual in Iceland, who is also searching for someone who understands her.

As Raquela navigates the virtual world and forges new alliances, she finally seizes an opportunity to embark on an adventure that may lead her to the straight man of her dreams, fulfilling her long-held desires. The film captures her trials and triumphs, making her inspiring journey one full of hope and resilience.

“Her life is not just an ordinary story. It’s a quest filled with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments.”