The Iron Ladies (2000)

In the captivating true tale of The Iron Ladies, we journey back to 1996, where the national volleyball championships become a battleground for acceptance and victory. Our protagonist, Mon, is a gifted player ostracized from teams due to his sexual orientation. His resilient friend, Jung, shares a similar fate, but clings tightly to optimism. Their fortunes turn when Coach Bee, tasked to assemble a triumphant team, announces open tryouts, shattering the barriers of prejudice. As Mon and Jung are chosen, a wave of dissent hits the team, causing the macho players to abandon ship in protest. Left with a skeletal team, Coach Bee turns to Mon, encouraging him to rally his friends to the cause. Among the colorful roster of recruits, we meet Nong, a gay army sergeant, Pia, a transsexual cabaret star, and Wit, a young man leading a secret life unbeknownst to his unsuspecting parents. The Iron Ladies paints a dynamic narrative, interweaving the threads of courage, acceptance, and teamwork against the backdrop of a deeply ingrained traditional sports culture. This is a heartfelt, humorous, and inspiring story of underdogs challenging norms and defying expectations, all with their eyes set firmly on victory.

The Iron Ladies is a comedy movie featuring Jesdaporn Pholdee and directed by Yongyoot Thongkongtoon.

The Iron Ladies is currently streaming on Netflix.