A filmmaker attempts to reconnect with their estranged family, while also legally changing their name. They re-perform memories from childhood, grapple with gender identity, and deconstruct the notion of home and belonging. A diary of growing, a letter of acceptance, and a meditation on trans visibility. An installation centered around a diaristic film that features elements from the process of making the film.

PS1 Free Studio Resident Tristen Ives is a non-binary filmmaker who focuses on diaristic, experimental, and performative modes for political protest. They live in Iowa City, Iowa.