
An aging trans woman dreams of becoming a real woman before she dies. Unfortunately, an old lover stole all the money he was saving so he could become a she instead. Miss Mona finally gets his chance to earn more cash when he meets a destitute young Arab, an illegal immigrant. The queen takes the Arab in and convinces the destitute and desperate youth that he will make enough money to buy immigration papers if he becomes a prostitute...
Directed by Mehdi Charef, Miss Mona leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Ben Smaïl, Jean Carmet, Kader Boukhanef — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1987.
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