Adam

Adam

Adam

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Adam

2021

0h 59m

4.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

The true story of a trans man and his remarkable struggle across genders and borders. Based on the acclaimed National Theatre of Scotland play, with Adam himself in the lead role.

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National Theatre of Scotland

Hopscotch Films

BBC Scotland

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Adam Kashmiry

Adam

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Acting

Yasmin Al-Khudhairi

Egyptian Adam

Yasmin Al-Khudhairi

Acting

Stephen McCole

Mental Health Nurse

Stephen McCole

Acting

Myriam Acharki

Maryam

Myriam Acharki

Acting

Rehanna MacDonald

Amira

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Neshla Caplan

Asylum Claim Official

Neshla Caplan

Acting

Haqi Ali

Malak

Haqi Ali

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Hamish Wyllie

Manager & Stranger

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