Set in Moalboal, R U A LADYBOY? follows Stacey and a group of ladyboys at the heart of tourism—from the sardine run to nightlife shaped by foreign desire.

This is not a spectacle. It’s about identity, survival, and dignity in a system that was never built for them. Fun, raw, empowering—this film reveals the courage, struggles, and humanity behind the headlines.

Directed by Shikki Danong, a Philippines-based photographer, this is her film debut. The film gives voice to lives rarely seen on screen and is an official entry to the Montañosa Film Festival in Baguio, Philippines. Your support helps us fairly compensate participants and bring their stories to audiences worldwide.