Saturday Church ⭐

In the Bronx, 14-year-old (Luka Kain) feels like he is living two lives that can no longer occupy the same space. Following the death of his father, he has become the "man of the house," but he finds himself struggling under the heavy, traditional expectations of his conservative Aunt Rose (Regina Taylor). While Rose demands a rigid form of masculinity, Ulysses finds beauty in his mother’s red high heels and the way a floral print feels against his skin. Escaping into Fantasy

After his brother catches him in their mother's stockings, the tension at home reaches a breaking point. Desperate for somewhere he doesn't have to hide, Ulysses wanders to Manhattan's West Village. There, he meets a group of vibrant transgender women—, Dijon , and Heaven —who recognize his struggle and take him under their wing. Saturday Church

They introduce him to a program at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields that serves as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth. For Ulysses, this isn't just a place to get a warm meal or new clothes; it’s his first introduction to: In the Bronx, 14-year-old (Luka Kain) feels like

Ulysses often retreats into a world of vibrant musical fantasy to escape the harshness of his reality. Escaping into Fantasy After his brother catches him