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An Iranian Armenian trans man named Aram in the film Apricot Groves, looking at himself in the mirror and styling his hair. He has a happy or neutral expression, light brown skin, and dark, short, wavy hair. He is wearing a red bracelet.

Ծիրանի Պուրակներ (Apricot Groves)

Film
2016
Հայաստան (Armenia), Iran, United States of America
Aram, an Iranian-Armenian trans man who immigrated to the U.S.A. as a child, visits Armenia to propose to his girlfriend, and visits Iran to receive gender-affirming surgery. Aram is played by actor Narbe Vartan.

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Available Summary:

Aram is an Iranian-Armenian who has lived in America since childhood, and returns to Armenia to complete two important journeys; the first is to meet his girlfriend’s family and ask permission to marry her, and the second is to finally receive gender-affirming surgery in Iran. Over the course of one day, Aram embarks on an intense emotional journey to the border dividing the two nations, driven by his older brother Vartan, who offers advice, Armenian proverbs, and cultural nuances—doing his best to try and mentor his brother forward.

-Out On Screen.

Entry last updated:

8 Feb 2026

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