To Die Like a Man 2011

Once upon a time, amidst the backdrop of war, a young soldier makes a bold choice to go AWOL. In the shadowy corners of Lisbon’s vibrant drag shows, Tonia, a seasoned transsexual performer, observes her world gradually unraveling. The influx of younger talents threatens to overshadow her once-dominant presence in the scene.

Caught in a web of emotional turmoil, Tonia faces pressure from her youthful boyfriend Rosário to embrace her female identity fully. With the prospect of undergoing a sex change operation looming, she grapples with her deeply ingrained religious beliefs. While she yearns to become the woman whom Rosário envisions, she wrestles with the conviction that, before God, she can never truly fulfill that role. The complexities of her past resurface when her estranged son, a now-deserter seeking her out, enters her life unexpectedly.

However, a shocking revelation about Tonia’s health propels her to escape her burdens. She journey to the countryside with Rosário, under the pretense of visiting his brother. As Rosário navigates familiar roads from his childhood, he finds himself lost, leading them into an enchanting forest—a mystical realm where they encounter the mysterious Maria Bakker and her companion Paula. This encounter will irrevocably alter the trajectory of their lives, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and desires.