Papá Melissa(2025)
Papá Melissa Synopsis
In the heart of Mexico City, Melissa and Claudia, a married couple for over 20 years and the proud parents of five, navigate Melissa's own version of gender identity. Through laughter, conflict, and unconditional love, they challenge binary thinking and embrace Melissa's paradoxical evolving self — a bold and uncanny celebration of identity, resilience, and the challenges of the path of becoming one's true self.
Papá Melissa (2025) is a documentary film directed by Sophia Stieglitz, released on May 31, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Madam Melissa Hakerman, Kathleen Claudia Cruzmanjarrez, Wirrarixa Wirikuta Cruzmanjarrez and Tamatzin Huitzilopochtli Cruzmanjarrez.
- Director:
- Sophia Stieglitz
- Producers:
- Constanza Castro, Doménica Castro, Rodrigo Jiménez
- Status:
- Released
Papá Melissa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sophia Stieglitz, produced by Constanza Castro, Doménica Castro and Rodrigo Jiménez.
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Papá Melissa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Papá Melissa online?
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Who stars in Papá Melissa?
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The main cast of Papá Melissa (2025) includes Madam Melissa Hakerman, Kathleen Claudia Cruzmanjarrez, Wirrarixa Wirikuta Cruzmanjarrez, Tamatzin Huitzilopochtli Cruzmanjarrez and Rafael Felipe Miztoteotl Cruzmanjarrez. The film was directed by Sophia Stieglitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Papá Melissa released?
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Papá Melissa was released on May 31, 2025 and runs for 1h 17m.