3xFTM

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• 3xFTM* is a 2008 South Korean documentary film that explores the lives and experiences of three Female-to-Male (FTM) transgender individuals. The film's title refers to "3 examples of Female to Male".

The documentary delves into the complexities of gender identity and societal perceptions by following three FTM individuals:

• Koh Jong-woo: He has been taking hormones for eight years and believes that he needs to be completely "masculine" to be recognized as a man.
• Han Moo-ji: A transgender civil rights activist who underwent breast removal surgery. Han ponders about the FTM identity and what truly defines a person as male or female.
• Kim Myung-jin: He did not reject having a female body, but changed his sex in order to live accordingly to his own will.

The film highlights the diversity within the FTM transgender community in South Korea. It addresses issues such as societal acceptance, the process of transitioning, and the challenges faced by FTM individuals in a society with rigid gender norms.

The International Women's Film Festival in Seoul (IWFFIS) screened *3xFTM*, sparking conversation and understanding between FTM individuals and women.