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Tender Chosen

2026 · 12 min

An intimate, quietly tense slice of life that immerses you in a frustrating and emotionally raw healthcare journey.

Directed by
Mason McDonald
Starring
Kyana Teresa, Jessica Greco, Taha Arshad
Overview
A trans-masculine person navigating an unwanted pregnancy must face a medical system ill-equipped to address the intersections of trans and reproductive health care.

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Directed by
Mason McDonald
Starring
Kyana Teresa, Jessica Greco, Taha Arshad
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • isolation
  • trauma
  • justice
  • gender
Places
  • hospital
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror1
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Directed by
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Starring
Kyana Teresa, Jessica Greco, Taha Arshad, Mason McDonald
Runtime
12 min
Languages
English

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