Watch The Danish Girl
- R
- 2015
- 2 hr
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7.1 (175,313)
The Danish Girl is packed with non-fiction, fiction, and romance. It is based on a true love story of the famous artist Einar Wegener and his wife, Gerda. This story is inspired by love and the plight to become the first medically transitioning transsexual. Viewers witness how their work and marriage evolve. This is a groundbreaking journey for Lili as she transitions with her husband by her side every step of the way. One simple request from a husband turns into the transition of a lifetime. This is the tale of an androgynous woman trapped in a man's body. It's going to take a lot for this wife to accept the decisions of her husband, but their love for one another is the determination to make things work. Lili is ready to make that transition; the depth of their marriage depends on her spouse. This movie is depicted in a time when transsexuals where seen as people with a mental illness. Lili needs the security of her spouse to successfully make that transition.
