My Daughter, Bonita is an intimate and multi-layered portrait of Bonita’s journey in navigating her gender transition, throughout which she has been unwaveringly supported by her sister.
Bonita’s story is intertwined with personal, familial, and societal dynamics present in contemporary India. Growing up in a rural village in Rajasthan, Bonita faced multiple challenges when integrating her female identity amongst people who have known her since birth. Bonita’s sister who, due to the lack of a strong male figure, took on traditionally masculine roles within the family as the primary provider and protector. The sisters chose to migrate into more progressive and urban areas like Ahmedabad and Bombay, where together they are rewriting the narrative – forging new paths for themselves and for others, not only in their immediate family but throughout their community. My Daughter, Bonita speaks to the power of sibling support and shared courage in the face of adversity.
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