EGALIAS DAUGHTERS: A SATIRE OF THE SEXES

In the country of Egalia, women give birth to children and pursue careers, while men are expected to take care of the children. The country's grandest celebration is the Menstruation Festival. Petronius, a young boy, dreams of becoming a diver—a profession reserved exclusively for women in Egalia. He stubbornly insists that his mother, Ruth, the Minister of Social Welfare, make him a diving suit designed for men. Ruth, however, worries about the future that lies ahead for her son. One day, at the “Boys’ Ball,” Petronius is chosen by Gro, the most popular girl in town, and experiences emotions he has never felt before. Meanwhile, a news report reveals that a male member of parliament has been sexually assaulted by a female politician. As the revelation unfolds, Petronius, his family, and his friends are confronted with a new reality of Egalia, one that challenges everything they have taken for granted…