Sebastian

2018

0h 19m

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Overview

This is a very personal and touching story of transgender man Sebastian Kurgunayev from Azerbaijan who doesn't want to live in the closet anymore, and takes very serious step forward becoming a transgender activist and blogger.

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Sebastian Kurgunayev

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Directed by: Samad Ismayilov

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