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The
Iron Ladies (Satree-lex)
Director:
Yongyooth Thongkonthun
Sport
films by and large follow a certain formula: a bunch of misfits
struggle against the odds to finally make it to the big time
leaving the audience at the end with a warm fuzzy feeling.
"The Iron Ladies" doesn't deviate from this tried-and-tested
formula, but like "Cool Runnings", its based on true story
of how a volleyball team composed mostly of transsexuals,
transvestites and some rather effeminate gay guys made it
to the national championships in 1996.
Mon
is a fantastic volleyball player who has always been passed
over because he is gay. He believes that his dream of playing
in the national team is unachievable until luck - and a new
coach - gives him a chance to accomplish his dream. Because
most of the regular team mates are uncomfortable with his
sexuality, he and best friend Jung (a mischievous queen) put
together their own volleyball team, headed by a very straight,
very unwilling captain. Battling everything from broken nails
and catfights to heartbreak and homophobia, they eventually
come together as a team and win almost everybody with their
style and camp humor.
"The
Iron Ladies" is full of heart and cheerfulness, and although
it is obvious that the presence of larger-than-life gay characters
depicted here, comfortable with themselves (and more when
in make-up) projects a positive image about sexuality; it
doesn't really set out to be a community message film. Of
course this film wouldn't be for everyone - but given the
chance, the humor and the antics of the characters will win
you over and make you laugh. And stay for the credits - the
real-life Iron Ladies appear.