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Malee, a talented and graceful Muay Thai fighter who has recently begun her transition. She is caught between her love for the traditional, hyper-masculine world of professional fighting and her identity as a woman. Based on the true story of Parinya Charoenphol,
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Contrasting the brutal, dusty reality of the boxing gym with Malee’s meticulous morning routine and her participation in local beauty pageants to raise money.