The Garden Left Behind (2019) - full transcript

[liquid pours]

[clink]

[static]

[Car honking in
the background]

[Car honking in the background]
[Music playing]

[Music playing]

I'm sorry,
are you available?

Yeah, get in!

Yeah.
Get in, guys.

Hi Hi.

So we're going to 76th
and Queens Boulevard.



- Okay.
- Is that okay?

- Yeah. Great.
- Is that grandma's house?

Yes.

[Music playing]

- You're good to go?
- Yeah, I'm good.

Okay.

Head first. Okay.

Watch your head.

[Music playing]

Sir, where are you going?

[Music playing]

[Drunk guy vomited
in the background]

[Music playing]

[Door bell rings]



I'm coming!

Antonio!

[Knocking on the door]

Antonio, wake up!

[Water gushing]

[Phone ringing]

What's up?

You have an
appointment tomorrow.

Oh, don't remind me.

Do you wanna do
this or not?

Of course
I want to do this.

It's just so much - I have
to go to the doctor,

to see the psychologist,
to get the letter,

to get the approval...

Listen,

I've seen girls do this
black market style

and you don't want any
part of that, trust.

I know, you're right.

They just wanna get
to know you, Tina.

Now, listen,
you got to be honest,

all right?
Yes, yes.

I'm going to tell
them everything,

like who I am,
where I came from,

what I had for breakfast.

Girl, just let them know it.

If he doesn't
approve you, Tina,

you can't transition.

I know. I know.

Right.

And I believe in you.

I'll talk to you later.

Love you.
Love you.

Bye.

Good morning, Grandma.

What's this?

It came! Hold on...

What is it?

You're gonna love it.

Close your eyes!

- No peeking.

No, no, no, no, no. Okay, Fine.

Okay, open.

Look!

Antonio.

Oh my God, you bought it!

The one we saw on TV.

Now, you don't have to bend
down.

It's the future.

Oh, Grandma.

I'm going to the market.

- Ah!
- Do you need anything?

No, no, no.

- I'm good.
- Should I leave it with you?

Yeah, I'm going to try it out.

Oh, Grandma.

All right, go on. God bless you.

[Mexican music playing
in the background]

Hi.

Thanks.
Have a good one.

[Overlapping]

[Vacuum cleaner buzzing]

[Mexican music playing
in the background]

Grandma, I'm back.

[Door closes]

What's wrong?

I broke it. I'm an idiot.

I broke it already!

Let me see, let me see.
Calm down.

These instructions are all in
English!

Oh, Grandma.

What?

You didn't break it.

- I didn't?
- This is so funny, look.

Really?

Oh, Antonio. You're such a
handyman.

You can do more than you think.

All right, all right, all
right...

But, how about this vacuum, huh?

It's wonderful. And, it works!

Look how it dances.

You got all your moves
from your grandmother.

[Music playing in
Foreign Language]

Where are you from?

I'm from Mexico, but I have been
here since I was five years old.

How long have you been driving?

Almost eight years.

Quite a lot...

Yeah.

And you? Where are you from?

I'm from El Salvador.

Which part?

From San Salvador.

[Music playing in
Foreign Language]

[Birds chirping]

Do you have any concerns
relating to your family?

No, not really.

No?

The boys at school
made fun of me

when I didn't want
to play football.

When I'd get home
I would run to my room

and hide under the covers.

Grandma would come in,
sit next to me on the bed

and she'd say that
I made her very proud.

She's the only
family I have.

We're very close.

Let's just say she
always has my back.

Wow.

Now, do you remember
anything about Mexico?

Ah, not...

I mean,
maybe a little.

Maybe I just remember
what grandma tells me.

She talks about
it all the time.

The food.

Her home.

The garden.

Why are you here?

All right,
there's certainly

no need that you have to
tell me now but eventually

I'd like to hear
the answer to that.

[Birds chirping]

Hey, are you gonna help me?

Hello?

Are you napping on me?

I can't do it.

And I can't do this
all by myself.

Every week it's
the same shit.

Why are you here, Tina?

Are you happy?

Do you accept the
full consequences

of the side effects?

I'm on your team.

Everyone's life is complicated.

I know, girl.

No shit my life's complicated.

Whose isn't?

I just don't know why
I have to convince some

old ass man of who I am.

Do you want this
done the right way?

Yeah.

Then listen to your
fucking doctor.

I listen to old people
all day, every day.

Do you know how many girls
I know that went to him?

He's like the first doctor
that started working

with us in New York City.

Trust me.

You're in good hands.

How many more questions am
I gonna have to answer?

Probably forty billion.

Ugh, stop.

Probably never met
anyone quite like you.

You're doing it wrong.

It just rained like
four hours ago.

Why are you watering it?

And what do you know
about gardening?

I know two things

that my grandma taught
me back in Mexico.

How to garden
and how to cook.

Hmm.

And I still don't know
how to cook.

We're not gonna
fucking get anything.

[Overlapping]
[Chime clanging]

Yo Chrisy!

Are you constipated?

Let it out, bro.

[Plastic rustling]
What'd we got here?

Oh, cream pies!

Hey, c'mon guys, you
have to pay for those.

Yo, we'll catch you later, bro.

Relax, okay?
Geez.

Ahh, yo, let me get a pack
of Cowboy Killers.

It's 12 bucks.

Come on, just to
hump a little faggot, man.

Just give it to me.

I'll pay you back later, man.

Come on.

Come on, due today,
we gotta go.

Thank you.

Yo, Saturday, 6'oclock,
all right?

No excuses, all right?

You gonna fucking be there?

- Yeah.
- You're gonna fucking be there?

All right. Yeah.

[Overlapping]

Come on, no fucking excuses,
all right?

And don't be fucking late,
all right?

Thanks for the chocolate, boss.

Peace out, Chrisy.

See you later, pussy.

[Chime clanging]

[Music playing]
[Overlapping]

[Crowd clapping]

[Music playing in
the background]

This place is amazing.

Right? Told you.

It's about time
you took me out.

What do you mean?

I mean this is
a big step for you.

I still don't know
what you mean.

What?

We're both busy people.

We're out now,
aren't we?

We are, and it's wonderful.

Our delivery guy is gonna
think we died or something.

Hey, you look stunning.

Yeah?

You're not too bad yourself.

[Music playing]

Yeah? Beautiful night.

That food was so good.

You like that?

It's one for the books, man.

Yeah, that's bucket
list shit, bro.

Did you see that
fucking tranny, bro?

No, fucking way.

Curb that bitch, man!

[Door closes]

[Door closes]

It'll get better. Shh.

Look at me.

You're beautiful.

Shit.

Those titties
are hot as hell.

Holy shit...

Oh my God,
he's like pounding her,

holy shit.
Watch the cum shot...

1 -2...

oohh That's
a lot of jizz, bro.

Like superhero status...
Guy's fucking loaded, man.

Yo, get your hand
off your dick.

C'mon, you guys act
like you don't do it too.

Yeah, at home.

Not in front of
my friends,

ya fucking faggot...

Little freak.

[Birds chirping]

Where were you last night?

Looking for a job?

Yes.

You're lying.

He could have slept on the sofa.

He didn't need
to sleep on the sofa.

You're not a good friend,
Antonio.

I think he had a good time.

All right, fine. I won't get
in your business.

Good idea.

Don't speak to me like that.

Listen. I take care of the money
and you take care of the house.

Maybe your friend could help
you get a job.

He can't.

Why not?
That's what friends are for.

Penn Station, please.

Yeah, hoping to
catch the train.

Shouldn't be too bad.

[Birds chirping]
[Music playing]

Do you feel that
there is a fit between

how you feel
about your gender

and how others perceive you?

Are there issues in your
life that might complicate

the transition process?

No.

How do you feel about
the permanent effect

of these hormones?

I don't know...

Carol keeps asking me to get
a matching tattoo with her,

but I "chicken out every time.

I’m afraid I’ll get bored
of it or something."

And?

And this is nothing
like a tattoo.

It's much more serious.

Yeah.

It's not a choice.

I'm trying to get
you to understand

what you're getting into.

Ugh.

Now, we're working
together you and I.

We're on the same team.

But I need to know more
so that I can evaluate you.

[Music playing in
the background]

Hmm.

That's exactly what I needed.

Thank you, Demos.

Thank you, Demos.

Enjoy, ladies.

What is wrong?

I don't even know
why I'm doing this.

Hey, don't give up.

What's your name?

Don't ignore me.

What is your name?

Tina.

Damn right you are.

Demos, who is this?

Tina Damn right that is.

Demos, Tina.

Tina, Demos.

You guys don't get it.

How do I not get it?

Well, about time you
decided to show up.

Where's Demos?

Somebody order me a drink.

Are you okay?

Just came from the hospital.

What is wrong?

I'm fine.
It's not me.

Do you remember Rosie
from my Poetry Club?

Yeah.

Well, she was beat by
two cops last night.

Oh.

Oh, my God.

These fucking cops!

These are the people

who are supposed to
be protecting us,

not attacking us.

But why?
Because she's like us,

that's why...

We have to mobilize.

All of us.

Band together and fight this.

Well, I'm not sure
I'll be of any help...

I'm not really a motivator.

Oh, girl, you're killing me.

Read this.

This is who was
silenced last night...

Are you with us?

I'd like to thank my
wonderfully supportive boss,

Mr. Ning,
for allowing us to use

his business for
our headquarters.

Thank you, Mr. Ning!

[Overlapping]
[Cheers and applause]

It is with great pleasure
that I introduce,

esteemed advocate,

hailing from the great
city of San Francisco,

my girl,
Lilly Villahermosa!

[Cheers and Applause]
[Overlapping]

Thank you all so much.

Why are we all here tonight?

For Rosie! Rosie!

We're angry!
[Overlapping] Yes.

We're angry,

but we're not defeated.

No.

We want justice.

We want justice for Rosie
and the thousands of others

whose names history
has forgotten.

We accepted being outcasts

but we forgot
something so vital.

That we have a voice.

We don't need anyone
to speak for us.

We can speak for
ourselves and we will.

[Overlapping]

Our sister Rosie was
dragged to the ground

by someone who was
supposed to protect us.

We ask why.

But we know why.

From the moment Rosie
spoke her truth,

she had a target on her back.

That's right.

[Overlapping]
Yes, it is.

The same one that I wear.

The one that we all share.

And I don't know
about any of you

but I am sick and tired
of living like this.

[Overlapping]

We have the
right to exist!

We might be the children
of a lesser God,

but it is a God nonetheless.

[Overlapping] That's right.

We have to stand up and
fight for ourselves!

We'll make them pay!
[Overlapping]

No, we show
respect.

We show respect when
we're given respect.

We're gonna make everyone
hate us even more?

Then they win.

[Overlapping] Enough!

We all have our
differences in this room.

But it is time to retake our
seats at the table of society.

It is time that
we take to the streets

and demand our rights!

And let history record
with a certainty

that some of us may
fall that on this night,

this gypsy band of wonderful,
vibrant,

and creative
people decided to

say in one voice...

"No more!"

No more!

Tonight, we unite,
from this day forward,

we are one.

Because I am Rosie,
you are Rosie,

we are all Rosie.

Rosie!

[Overlapping] Rosie!

Rosie! Rosie! Rosie!
Rosie! Rosie! Rosie!

[Music playing]

Oh, my Gosh.

I saw the picture,
they were great.

I look awful.

No. Come on,
you look gorgeous.

What?

I don't know.
I've never...

I never thought I'd be
involved in activism

or something, but...

it just feels right,
you know?

Well, I'm proud of you.

You should be
proud of yourself.

Yeah.

Cheers.

To the happy couple.

So get this, Kevy.

We're walking in
the park one day,

over by Bethesda...

Again with this story.
Why do you...

Let me finish.
Let me finish...

And all of a sudden,

his Uncle Frank comes
jogging right past us.

We keep walking but
he comes right back

around to meet us.

But funny enough,

Jason didn't even
bother introducing us.

We...

What can I say, Jay?

We spoke for two seconds.

He was jogging.

Yeah, and what's your
excuse for your parents?

Are they jogging too?

Can we just enjoy the night?

You're missing the point here.

Are you happy?

What?

Are you happy
being with me?

Yes.

Now stop questioning
me all the time.

What's wrong with
the two of you?

Kevin, do I look happy to you?

Well, you usually are
when you're sitting next

to a beautiful woman.

See, what did I tell you?

You're both full of shit.

It's last round, okay?

Last call.

What the hell?
It's not even midnight.

No, it isn't, buddy,
but Stephanie quit on me.

So, what am I gonna do?

- Do you need someone?
- Yeah.

I'm looking for a job.

You bartending?

Shut up.
I can do it.

You know how to
make a Manhattan?

Pssh.
That's easy.

Come on in,
let me see.

Okay.

That was a good move.

I'm happy to show you.

Here's the big test.

Oh. Now this.

Boom.

Try that.

That's pretty good.

Yeah?
Yeah, you're hired.

Ha! Honestly.

No, it is.
It's good.

Seriously?

You're gonna trust
her after one drink?

Yeah.
That's...

You're hired.
I'll give you the job.

Ha.
Come here.

I know more
than one drink, babe.

[Cheers and applause]

Thatta boy!
C'mon, you got it.

Come on.

[Overlapping]
Come on, man.

Let's do it.

Right out of the
fucking park, baby.

[Overlapping] Yeah!

[Overlapping] Let's do it.

Control, Chris,
all right? Control.

Don't you hit none
of that dumb shit,

all right, baby?

Wait, Chris, Chris.

Come here, come here.

This bitch likes to
pitch high, all right.

- So don't be fooled, all right?
- Yeah.

[Overlapping]
C'mon, Chris,

bring me home!

Hit that shit to
right field, baby.

That kid sucks dick.

[Overlapping]
You got this, Chris.

I believe in you.
Let's do it, Chris.

I believe in you.
Come on.

[Overlapping] Come on.

Keep your eye on
the fucking ball.

What the fuck you
waiting for?

Hey, move in.
We got a rookie.

Shake it off.
[Overlapping]

[Cheers and applause]

Come on!

What the fuck was that!?

This motherfucking pussy is
gonna make us lose the game.

[Overlapping] Okay.

So, why you fucking...
Why you fucking...

Dude, just let play.
I told you.

Let him play the
fucking game, shut up.

Hey, man,
c'mon let's go.

We gotta finish this game.

I gotta get home and
fuck your mother tonight.

[Overlapping] Bitch.

Hey, go fuck off, bitch.

Come on, Chris.

[Overlapping]
[Cheers and applause]

[Music playing]

Wait up a sec.

Hey, Chris.

Good job tonight, man.

Thanks, man.

Wow.

Look at that shiner, dude.

Ooh. I know.

- It's good. It's fine.
- Damn.

That is like...
woo.

It's okay.

That'll leave a bruise, man.

It'll be all right.
It's a good one...

Good job, you earned it. Thanks.

See you later,
all right.

Take care of that
fucking eye, all right.

See you.

Yeah.

See you, Manny.

Put steak on that, bro.

Yeah.

[Overlapping]

Is this a new show?

I don't know.

Will you be getting home early
tonight?

I'll do my best, but...

I have an appointment with
the doctor today.

Just stay home where you belong.

We never spend time together
anymore.

That's not true, Grandma.

You always miss the
Wheel of Fortune.

Maybe if you watched something
more exciting, I'd come home earlier.

[Music playing in
foreign language]

Hello?

[Music playing in
the background]

Nice hologram.

Looks legit.

Over the time you were here,

were you horribly frightened,

terribly threatened,
about living illegally

in the United States?

Are you happy?

Define happiness.

I can't define happiness
except for myself.

Okay.

What is happiness for you?

Happiness for me is waking
up next to my wife,

seeing the success of
my children, grandchildren.

Loving my work.

That's beautiful.
Thank you.

I'm serious.

Okay.
I gotta go...

Hey.

Can I come in?

- This is awesome.
- Yeah?

Yeah, you're saving my ass.

You have no idea.
Thanks.

I'm so grateful for this.

All right, well, uh, I'll
get your paperwork filed

and I'll send in to
payroll and like,

by next week
you'll be all set.

Okay.

Here's my green card.

Oh, great.

Is Jason gonna come down
and see you in action?

I hope so.

I mean, I texted him,
so...

All right. Well,

let's get started.
Come on.

All right.

After you.

[Talking in the background
indistinctively] [Laughing]

Excuse me.

That's you.

Yeah?

Can I get a vodka martini?

Okay.

[Talking in the background
indistinctively]

Thanks.

[Talking in the background
indistinctively]

[Overlapping] Whiskey.

I don't have change,
is that my tip?

Absolutely.

In a cup.

You sure?

I can give you a cup.

Sure.

[Overlapping]
On the rocks?

[Overlapping]
[Music playing]

I have to get up early
for work tomorrow.

Okay.

I'll walk you out.

[Vacuum cleaner buzzing]
[Phone ringing]

Hello?

Tina.

Oh, hi, Dr. Cleary.

This is Dr. Cleary.

Just a second.

Can you hear me now?

Now, based on
my evaluations,

I am able to confirm that
you have gender dysphoria.

You may seek treatment.

[Music playing]

[Music playing]

As NYPD Officers

Bowman and Killeen head
to court to face charges

in the brutal beating
of 27-year-old

transgender woman
Rosemarie Jimenez,

many local grassroots
organizations

are coming
out in support of her.

We will not rest until
we see justice for Rosie.

Until all trans people
are allowed to walk down

the street comfortably.

We are too often victims
of violence and abuse,

we experience discrimination
on a daily basis.

The homicide rate in
the transgender community

is the highest it's
been in its second year.

These are evils that
threaten our lives

and we want to protect it.

It ends here.

Now.

Thank you so much.

This is Tricia Berman
for Channel 14 News.

[Talking in the background
indistinctively]

Hmm.

Is it gonna hurt?

It won't.

No worries.

Oh, God.

Hey, Tina.

You doing all right?

Yeah, I'm okay.

I hate blood.

I know, you look so nervous.

Don't worry,
you'll be fine.

Yeah, I hope so.

Just breathe.

It's almost over.

Okay.

All right, I'll see
you real soon.

Okay.

Thank you.

We will start with
a testosterone blocker

before moving on to estrogen.

Okay.

Now, let's discuss
the changes

that you should expect.

All right.

Breast growth,
enlargement of nipples,

redistribution of body fat,

and thinning of the skin.

We will then prescribe
a similar dose

of anti-androgens to prevent

the formation of testosterone
in your body.

And pro-estrogens for
thyroid and bone health.

Do you have any
questions at this point?

Uh, how big will
my breasts get?

Well, I can't absolutely
predict that.

And it will take at least
a month or two before you

start seeing any
difference so you have to

patient with the process.

Okay.

Okay?

And I just need you
to know that this will

require multiple
visits because

I will need to keep
an eye on your

liver and kidney functions

and would like you to
be regularly seen by

specialists given the
risks factors involved.

I understand.

The biller will be in
touch but Dr. Brown

just wanted you to be aware
of what you can expect.

Okay...

That's a lot of money.

There are many
steps involved.

And without insurance,
we'll need to require

full payment in cash upfront
on your next visit.

Okay.

Have a nice day.

Thanks.

You too.

Hi.

Hello.

And, can I get
a scratch off please?

[Plastic rustling]
Ah, which one?

Hmm.

The one that'll give
me the most money.

Ah, Win for Life.

You're thinking big,
aren't you?

I'll tell you what,
if I do win,

I'll split it with
you two ways.

Deal?

Okay.

Do you believe me?

Uh, 12 dollars.

Okay.

All right.
Thanks.

Thanks.

Have a good one.

[Door closes]
[Chime clanging]

[Car engine revving]

Yo.

Are you selling the car?

What?

Are you selling the car?

Oh, uh...

yeah.

You wanna take
a look at it?

Yeah.

It's kind of dirty,
but I can clean that up.

She got a lot of
miles on it.

Yeah.

I drive around all day,
so...

What you asking?

Twenty-one hundred.

I can give you
eight hundred cash.

Eight hundred?

Eight hundred.

No way, it's taxi
registered.

This is gold.

Eight hundred cash right now.

No.

I'm okay.

I guarantee you're
not gonna get

a better deal than that.

No.

I'll try.

All right,
you got a pen?

Check by the glove box.

Eight hundred?
That's nothing.

When you figure out
that's what she's worth,

just give me a call,
all right?

Oh, Grandma

Why are you selling the car?

I'm gonna bartend for Kevin.

I don't need the taxi anymore.

And that'll support us?

Yeah, it'll support us.

How can you
work without papers?

That's never been a problem.

It's very
simple.

The solution to all
our problems is to...

"Go back to Mexico."

Exactly! Now you get it.

[Phone ringing]

Hello?

Hello?

Chris.

Coming.

- We got customers.
- Yeah, yeah.

I'm coming. Come on.

Your field has really
expanded over the last decade.

Tell me how so.

Well, very interestingly
I've been very fortune

to be working with the
transgender community to

support them in their
vocal transition.

Can you talk to us
a little bit about

what this process looks like?

This is how we do it,

we start small - allowing our

clients to become aware
of their overall

vocal qualities
and their discomfort

and then we work on relieving
tension through breathing

exercises and work
on strengthening

and balancing through
a series of vocal exercises.

Working with these clients
has given me some of the

most rewarding moments
of my career.

[Music playing]

The purpose of this exercise
is to relax your mind,

and to guide you to create

your own peaceful,
safe place.

Easier said than done.

Shh.

Just concentrate.

Continue to breathe slowly.

Gently.

Comfortably.

Take a deep breath.

In and out.

When you're ready to
return to your day,

file away this imaginary
place in your mind,

waiting for you the next
time you need it.

I'm gonna need it.

That's what it's there for.

But keep with you that
feeling of calm

as you return to
your everyday life.

Okay.

That was nice.

Yeah. Good.

We're making progress.

Now that you're relaxed,

let's try some exercises.
Okay.

So that I can evaluate
the quality of your voice.

Hmm.

I can be pretty loud.

Oh, you want that
corrected too?

No way.
Good.

It's good to
have a loud voice.

It's good to be heard.

Exactly.

All righty.

Let's start a few exercises.

How about raspberries?

- Really?
- Really.

It stretches the muscles.

Okay.
Okay.

[Raspberry sound]
I know it's silly.

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.

Okay.

[Raspberry sound]
No, no.

[Raspberry sound]

[Raspberry sound]
That's it.

How about a couple
tongue trills.

Oh, okay.

I know a good one.

Grandma taught me.

Perfect.

What do you even
need me for?

Trust me, doc.

I need you.

I need this.

Fair enough.

The important
thing is that

we train you not to
strain your voice.

Okay.

Let's keep going.

Okay.

- Raspberry.
- Again?

[Laughter]
[Raspberry sound] Okay.

Okay. I got my practice
in for the day.

Girl, you sound good.

Keep it up.
Thank you, Demos.

Girl, why are you
always on your phone?

He hasn't returned any
of my calls all week.

Oh, shit.

Call him now.

No.

I've texted him plenty
of times already.

Ugh. But that's
why you call him, honey.

He has to hear
your voice....

Oh honey. Honey.

You don't let a man get
you upset like that.

It ain't worth it.

He loves me.

Do you need some help?

Of course, sweetheart.

Better late than never.

You're finally getting good at
this.

Better late than never.

What did I tell you?
Do as I say, not as I do.

So, I shouldn't cook like you?

No, that you should do.

My food is delicious.

Ask anybody in the neighborhood.

You're right.

You know where we could get the
best food in the world?

Where?

Grandma, please.

In Mexico!

Yeah, yeah, yeah... We'll spend
the rest of our days in Mexico.

Sitting in the garden, drinking
sangria.

We could live a very tranquil
life...

Simple, without complications.

And you wouldn't get in trouble.
Grandma, please.

Stop it!

Antonio.

What?

Will you give me a hug?

But if you burn this food,
I'll kill you.

Jason,
can I talk to you?

Sorry, busy.

Jason.

What the fuck are
you doing here?

This is my job.

We talked about this.

Really?

You haven't talked
to me in days.

You can't just barge up
to me at my fucking job

whenever you feel like.

I don't know what
you think this is

but it isn't a relationship.

So, what?

Two years like that?

I can't believe you.

It's fine, okay?

Get yourself some therapy,

get whatever body parts you want

and leave me the
fuck out of your mess.

What a fucking asshole?

- Fuck you!
- Whatever!

Don't come back
to my job again!

It's over!

Fuck him!

Seriously,
fuck him!

I always knew there was

something about
him that was off.

I mean, you're out here
taking on the big city,

organizing huge rallies
and he runs off?

That's exactly
where I went wrong.

Maybe I should have
never been doing...

Hey.

You did nothing wrong.

You're better off
without his sorry ass.

He had a weird face anyway.

Like, his nose, it looked
all funny and weird...

Hey!

Mr. Right will come along.

Mr. Right is out
there for you.

Yeah?

But what about him?

Why can't he see me?

I see you and
you're beautiful.

[Cars engine revving]

It smells so good!

It's a special request.

From who?

Go to the patio.

Surprise!

Wow, you guys!
You're big 3-0!

You really shouldn't have!

Wow!

You guys are just looking
for an excuse to party.

[Overlapping] Duh,
story of my life!

My birthday isn't
until two weeks.

Have a seat.

Sit down.

Can I have rice, please?

[Overlapping] Which I've been
doing out here with the fork.

Setting out?

What did you guys get me?

Some rice?

Oh, my god,
so I have to make a toast.

Is this gonna be long?

- C'mon, guys.
C'mon.

Put this on.

- Really?
- Yes.

Put it on right now.

It's your day.

You're the princess.

How does it look?

I know you were
a little nervous

when I invited you to
my crazy little group,

but you've just...

you've thrived.

I'm gonna cry.

Girl, you cry at everything.

Let me do the toast, okay?

Ah, excuse me.
To...

I've known her way longer.

I get to go first.

Okay, fine.

To our Tina for
overcoming so much,

for showing the
world who we are,

people to be proud of.

Happy 30th birthday!

Grandma, what's wrong?

You're forgetting to say grace.

We don't have to
do that right now.

There are a lot of things
to be thankful for.

Okay, we'll do it.

She says
we have to do grace.

Who's Grace?

No, silly.

We have to pray.

For what?

So we can eat!

Okay, cool.

Thank you Lord, for all these gifts,
and this food that you have given us.

In Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Amen.

That was nice.

[Overlapping]

Do you have a knife?

Yes, of course.

You speak Spanish!

Yeah, a little bit.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Be careful.

Can I ask you a question?

Yes, Mami.

Let's sit down for a second.

Tell me.

Have you been through this too?

Been through what?

If you've... changed...

Oh, yeah, yeah!

It's just...

Antonio doesn't
tell me anything.

I don't know why
he wants to do it.

That's not the question
you should be asking.

What do you mean?

Do you love Tina?

With all my heart.

Well, instead of asking 'Why'...

Why don't you ask if she's
happy?

Well, I gotta get back.

The girls need to eat.

Yes, yes. Of course!

[Overlapping] Yes!

[Overlapping] Blow it.

Let there be light.

Oh, my gosh.
There we go.

Oh, my gosh.
Thank you.

Make a wish.

Let me think of it.
Let me think.

Let's protect the flame.

We'll protect it.

That's cute.
I like that.

[Applause] [Overlapping]

Hey, this is Tina.

I'm not available right now.

Please leave your name
and number, I'll...

Oh, shit.
I swear to fuckin' god.

Whoa. Oh.

Is that Chrisy?

Look at that.

What the fuck?

Oh, my god.
Oh, shit.

He got a clean cut!

What the fuck?

We've got a fucking skinhead!

Rub his hair for good luck...

You feel like a new man,
right? Let's go.

You ready for the game?

Right You better be ready, bro.

Okay.

All good.

[Music playing]
Sign this for you...

Okay.

You'll take good
care of her?

Absolutely.

All right.

She's in good hands.

I hope so.

Hi. I'm here for-

Ah, thank you.

We'll call you back.

Hi, I'm here for Dr. Brown.

I have the money.

What's the matter?

Have a seat, Tina.

How are you feeling?

Fine.

Good.

So, what's up, doc?

We received the results
from your tests

and it appears that
you have a disorder

known as
Wilson's Disease.

Okay.

What does that mean?

It means that
you are possibly

predisposed to liver disease.

The good news
is that for you

it is not life threatening.

And it can be treated
with medication

and it must be treated
with medication, okay?

And unfortunately
there are high levels

of copper in your liver

and your body just will
not be able to support

the hormone dosage that
is needed for transition.

I'm sorry, Tina.

There's gotta be
a mistake.

Maybe you can do
something else.

That- No, no, no, no.
You can do it over.

But...
You have to...

There must be wrong.
No.

Sweetheart,
we have to look out

for your overall health.

[Sobbing] No!

Tina, listen to me.

It's very good we caught
this in time.

I'm so sorry-
I never get to...

You have your life.

[Music playing]
I'll never...

[Music playing]
[Overlapping]

Hey, hey. Ho, ho.

Trans haters
have got to go.

Hey, hey. Ho, ho.
[Overlapping]

We're here
at a demonstration

for Rosemarie Jimenez.

We're just moments
away from hearing

whether the jury will
choose to indict

NYPD officers
Bowman and Killeen.

The crowd behind me

is patiently awaiting
the hearing...

Trans haters
have got to go.

Hey, hey. Ho, ho.

Trans haters
have got to go.

Hey, hey. Ho, ho.

[Music playing]

Tina, where are you, girl?

I've been calling
you all day.

Call me back.

Are you guys ready?

Yeah!

Justice!

Justice!

Justice!

Justice!

Justice!

Justice!

What do we want?

Justice!

When do we want it?

Now!

Justice for Rosie!

Justice for Rosie!

[Laughter] Fucking good.

Oh, yes, bro.

You're fucking good.

Here, man.

Here, man.
Have another drag.

[Music playing]
You all right?

You all right, man?
Man, you gotta focus.

[Music playing] Oh, shit.

Now, what?

Oh shit, it's that
fucking she-male.

Yo, let's get her.

Yeah, let's fuck with
this fucking dick girl.

Oh hell yeah.

Hey baby girl,
you need a ride?

How about you
show us them titties?

Shake 'em, around.

I want to see if those
things are real.

C'mon, let's see them,
ya dick girl, bitch.

C'mon, don't treat
us like that, baby.

We take care of you.

C'mon.

We're gonna rub
that mangina of

yours like it's our own.

Show us something.

Wow, wow.

[Music playing]
Yo, Chris...

what are you doing man?

The fuck you doing, bro?

Get in the car.

Oh shit! Chris,
what the fuck!

What the fuck are you doing?

STOP!...

Go!

[Overlapping] [Car engine
revving] [Music playing]

[Sobbing] I'm sorry...

I'm sorry.

[Sobbing] Ma'am,
I need to know his name.

I can't...

I can't.

Ma'am.

Please.

What's his name?

Tina.

Tina Carrera.

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

We found this envelope in her
purse.

It has your name on it.

Take good care of yourself,
ma'am.

[Music playing]