Venus

What an amazing movie .. the way they have handles the And treated the trans Subject is truest commendable.

Loved that they treated the subject with full dignity and made it look super authentic .... glad someone handled it so beautifully other than making it look and feel over the top!!

Amazing actors - each and everyone in the movie. Powerful acting. The movie makes you feel and understand that just because it is out of the conventional doesn't mean it is bad

My best wishes to the cast and crew and thank you for the amazing movie

Prakash Thakur

Venus. Coming to DVD and VOD (September 4, 2018), is a timely transgender blended family drama-comedy that is long overdue. Writer & Director Eisha Marmara ("Desperately Seeking Helen") presents a cross generational glimpse into the LGBTQ world, without stereotyping the story and/or it's actors. Sid (Debargo Sandal "Pottersville" 2017) is an independent guy on the verge of transitioning, when he is stalked by what he soon learns is his son Ralph (Jamie Mayers "Game On" TV) from a former girlfriend Kristen (Amber Goldfarb "Bellevue" TV). Ralph is unapologetic about wanting to know his real dad. When Sid's traditional Mamaji - Mom (Zena Darawalla) and easy going Papaji - Dad (Gordon Warnecke "My Beautiful Launderette" 1985) meet the cool little Ralph, the family must fight to blend, even as Sid's old flame Max (the sexy Peter Miller "Lewis and Clark" TV) reappears. Little Direct to Video indie films like this will easily got lost in the summer/end of the year film bombardment. However, do what can to find this one. Marmara's film is crisp and clear, and her directing and writing enable the actors to drive the story, without any need for a musical score. Sandal and Mayer's, far from equals in appearance, quickly take on each others persona's making them a team to watch and love. Sandal graciously melts into his trans character with pride, catch dry wit and a reserved sassy walk that is worthy of recognition, while Ralph's unreserved enthusiasm is contagious. If you're looking for something different and quietly entertaining, go to "Venus".

Venus is must watch for the sensitive and interlaced portrayal of issues that have only recently been seen on celluloid. Being Trans in the South Asian community is a complex reality and Venus tackles it deftly. The story is layered beautifully where parenthood is seen through two prisms simultaneously. Great acting by all and sufficient doses of humour makes it an amazing watch.

Well, its different. sorta like eating food that looks disgusting... and is. The humor, dry like a unsalted nabisco cracker Fortunately it dosent portray real life. if your bored and living in a basement, its a !0

Although it started off slow, I love how the movie evolved to show all the different relationships among the characters especially between Syd and Ralph. It's refreshing to watch a movie involving a Indian family and their culture, and how the family responds to their child's transition.