: Critics from Film Threat (8/10) called it "utterly captivating," while others noted it provides a "powerfully eye-opening" look into gender dysmorphia.
: To represent the shifting interiority and fluidity of the trans/genderqueer experience, four non-binary actors play Denny at various stages: Liv Hewson , Kylo Freeman , Lex Ryan , and Bobbi Salvör Menuez . Under My Skin(2020)
: Shot in just 15 days on a modest budget of $180,000, the film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Critical Reception : Critics from Film Threat (8/10) called it
(2020) is a groundbreaking independent drama that explores the complexities of gender identity within the framework of a modern romance. Written and directed by David O’Donnell , the film is particularly noted for its innovative casting of four different non-binary actors to portray the protagonist, Denny. Plot Overview Where to Watch Under My Skin (2020) :
: While many praised the multi-actor approach as a "kaleidoscope of the human experience," some viewers found it created a "cold distance" that made it harder to connect with the central romance. Where to Watch Under My Skin (2020)
: By casting non-binary actors in a non-binary role, the film aims for a level of sensitivity and authenticity often missing from mainstream "boy-meets-girl" tropes.
: Liv Hewson received a nomination for Best Performance at Raindance, while the film itself earned an AACTA Award nomination for Best Indie Film.