Breakfast on Pluto

Synopsis:

A young transwoman, Patrick “Kitten” Braden, comes of age in the 1970s. She leaves her Irish town, in part to look for her mother and in part because her transgender nature is beyond the town’s understanding. She’s taken in by a rock band, falls for the lead singer, has brushes with the IRA, is arrested by the London police, works in a peep show, and poses as a survey researcher for the phone company. Throughout, her nationality and her nature put her at great risk. In her search for her mother, she makes surprising discoveries of friendship and family. But, will she survive?

Quick Thoughts:

“Breakfast on Pluto” is a unique film. Based on a novel of the same name, this queer trans film is quite captivating. While there is an over arching storyline regarding Kitten’s life, troubles, and adventures, the film is told in tiny little vignettes; almost like short chapters of her own diary as she recounts her life in a quasi autobiographical retelling. In fact, she often gives us her own narrative as we skip from chapter to chapter. The film is brought to life rather vividly, full of colour and a rather modern soundtrack that nicely underscores Kitten’s life. Throw in quite a handful of well-known actors, this is certainly a queer trans film that’s worth watching!