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Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca
6.9
/10
104 Ratings

LINGUA FRANCA

Directed by Isabel Sandoval
United States, Philippines, 2019
Drama, LGBTQ+

Synopsis

Olivia is an undocumented Filipino transwoman who works as a caregiver to Olga—an elderly Russian woman. When Olivia runs out of options to attain legal status in the US, she becomes romantically involved with Alex—Olga’s adult grandson—to get a green card.

Synopsis

Olivia is an undocumented Filipino transwoman who works as a caregiver to Olga—an elderly Russian woman. When Olivia runs out of options to attain legal status in the US, she becomes romantically involved with Alex—Olga’s adult grandson—to get a green card.