Boys Don't Cry (Also Known As: Los muchachos no lloran ) is a Biography Drama Romance film directed by Kimberly Peirce and written by Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen. It released on 31 March 2000 (USA) . The film stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard . Female born, Teena Brandon adopts his male identity of Brandon Teena and attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska.