[TransgressiveFilms] Back Where It All Started [Jenna Gargles, Gracie Jane, Dante Colle] [1080p]
In "A Torrent for EMP," Maria returns to her childhood home after the death of her stepmother and is summoned for a will reading. Accompanied by her girlfriend, Brandi, Maria feels dread about facing her estranged stepbrother, Adam. When Adam answers the door, tension is palpable as resentment surfaces, but Brandi advocates for Maria, allowing them to enter. As they wait for the lawyer, silence amplifies the discomfort. Both siblings grapple with past hurt and betrayal, particularly regarding family dynamics. Maria expresses her belief that Adam's family was cruel to her because of her identity as a transgender woman, while Adam has a different recollection of their family history.
Throughout their confrontation, Maria attempts to share her experience and the acceptance she has found among other transgender women, including Brandi. Gradually, Adam begins to understand the reality of their shared past and acknowledges his family's biases.
The story explores themes of acceptance, understanding, and the possibility of reconciliation between siblings burdened by their family's legacy. The question remains whether they can mend their relationship after years of hurt.