Roobha

A young South Asian transwoman, struggles with the issue of gender identity. Finally, she gathers courage to tell her family, but is promptly ostracized. Unable to make a decent living, she assumes the nom-de-guerre, Roobha, and walks the streets of Toronto. One night, she is assaulted by a homophobic group, but recovers with the help of friends. Later, her chance encounter with an enigmatic family man, Anthony leads to a rapturous romance. However, Anthony''s familial affiliation, failing health, and final death throws Roobha into a conundrum once again.