# Transamerica (2005)

> A guarded transgender woman races across America with the estranged teenage son she never knew she had, discovering an unexpected form of family along the way.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/430

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Duncan Tucker
- Cast: Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers, Fionnula Flanagan, Burt Young, Carrie Preston, Elizabeth Peña, Graham Greene, Venida Evans
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407265/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, awkward, compassionate, reflective movie night, indie film evening

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery and acceptance unfolds on the open road.

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