At the heart of this 58 minute documentary film is the extraordinary Miss Tiffany Universe Beauty Pageant. The biggest hermaphrodite happening in the world. All photos are stills from the actual film.
Ten million viewers tune in live to watch the winner take the crown. We follow three of the contestants as they battle it out to become the most beautiful boy-girl in Thailand.
The Contestants
Rose, contestant number 10, is a home town girl and works in a small shoe shop. She is a devout Buddhist and entering the pageant for the second time.
Number 60 is called White and she's a superstar at Ratchada cabaret in Bangkok. She came 2nd in a prior Miss Tiffany contest and is one of the most beautiful hermaphrodites in Thailand. She hopes to take the title this year.
Tanya, Number 39, is studying for her masters degree in Sydney Australia. She is a bright girl but her Father is a high ranking officer in the Royal Thai army. He can't accept her change into womanhood.
