Everybody Changes
A Panamanian family drama follows a father whose private life as Lizzie forces his seemingly perfect household to confront gender identity, love, and change.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- sincere
- melancholic
- reflective evening
- lgbtq+ cinema night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Federico's decision to undergo gender reassignment surgery directly threatens the Ponce family's carefully maintained unity.
Federico presents as a successful father while privately appearing as Lizzie during date nights with Carol.
The Ponce family lives in the quiet mountain town of Bambito, Panama, where their perfect reputation heightens the pressure surrounding Federico's secret.
Federico's transformation into Lizzie begins as a playful shared activity before becoming connected to a life-changing medical decision.
Films like Everybody Changes, and why
The Danish Girl
shared lgbtq+ identity themes, family conflict, and emotionally sincere drama
A Fantastic Woman
shared gender identity themes, intimate character focus, and family-centered emotional stakes
Tomboy
shared transgender self-discovery, social pressure, and restrained dramatic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Arturo Montenegro
- Release Date
- 2019-08-15
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 2.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Arantxa de Juan
- Gaby Gnazzo
- Jassiel
- Juan José De Abreu
- Gretel Roux
- Gina Faarup Cochez
- Leonte Bordanea
- Cherry Miko
- Sahajak Boonthanakit
- Susan Elizabeth Castillo
Common questions
- What is Everybody Changes about?
- A Panamanian family drama follows a father whose private life as Lizzie forces his seemingly perfect household to confront gender identity, love, and change.
- What is Everybody Changes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Everybody Changes as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Everybody Changes violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Everybody Changes.
- Which films are like Everybody Changes?
- Films with a similar feel include The Danish Girl, A Fantastic Woman, and Tomboy.
- How long is Everybody Changes?
- Everybody Changes runs 100 minutes.
