Hilary Swank wins the first of her two Best Actress Oscars for her riveting performance in this provocative drama based on a true story. Swank portrays Teena Brandon, a troubled girl who leaves her hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska
"and arrives in Falls City as Brandon Teena. The close-cropped and masculine-looking Brandon charms the beautiful Lana (Chloë Sevigny) and soon reciprocates her feelings. But the revelation of his true identity sparks a tragic conflict.
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