About The Film
A trans woman Vietnam War veteran seeks out an old Army friend she's always loved.
The Story
MILLY leaves Los Angeles and drives alone to Fort Worth, Texas, where an old fellow Vietnam Veteran awaits. Milly is unsure of how she’ll be accepted by him, but she’s sure of herself and confident, at least until her first stop in Arizona where the idea of it all strikes hard and she wants to turn back. Milly finds herself at a crossroad, and in a blink, heads east to Texas.
Milo is unaware this is the soldier he secretly loved in a jungle world 13,000 miles away. It goes badly and Milo can’t leave quick enough, leaving his book behind.
A bold and determined Milly finds Milo in a diner and returns his book with an added gem: a picture of them during their service in Vietnam.
Taking the hint, Milo finds Milly at the same park and unravels this mystery. Milly implores she’s the same person—the person she always has been and her truest self. Milo can’t bring himself to her until he remembers one of his favorite literary passages: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Milo is unaware this is the soldier he secretly loved in a jungle world 13,000 miles away. It goes badly and Milo can’t leave quick enough, leaving his book behind.
A bold and determined Milly finds Milo in a diner and returns his book with an added gem: a picture of them during their service in Vietnam.
Taking the hint, Milo finds Milly at the same park and unravels this mystery. Milly implores she’s the same person—the person she always has been and her truest self. Milo can’t bring himself to her until he remembers one of his favorite literary passages: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
DIrector's statEment
“I’m father to a gay son and daughter, and as hate crimes against the LGBQT community have increased both in numbers and severity, I worry for their security. And sadly, many suffer quietly, afraid to Be who they ARE.
The heart: love’s lowest common denominator. When they connect it is world-changing. Let no label or norm contradict, and certainly not forbid them of it. When the brain releases those precious chemicals as two hearts beat, well, it’s rare, and it’s beautiful…
… and it’s why I wrote MILLY & MILO.
Love will find those deserving of such a gift, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, and beliefs. Milly and Milo had a chance at love 50 years ago, but the times weren’t kind to interracial relationships, and homosexual, at that.
What I hope to portray with MILLY & MILO is it’s OK to be afraid. It’s also OK to be bold. BE who you ARE and LOVE who you WANT.”
~ Douglas Spaltro
The heart: love’s lowest common denominator. When they connect it is world-changing. Let no label or norm contradict, and certainly not forbid them of it. When the brain releases those precious chemicals as two hearts beat, well, it’s rare, and it’s beautiful…
… and it’s why I wrote MILLY & MILO.
Love will find those deserving of such a gift, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, and beliefs. Milly and Milo had a chance at love 50 years ago, but the times weren’t kind to interracial relationships, and homosexual, at that.
What I hope to portray with MILLY & MILO is it’s OK to be afraid. It’s also OK to be bold. BE who you ARE and LOVE who you WANT.”
~ Douglas Spaltro
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