Las Cosas Que Brillan
This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.
August 3, 2025
11 min
✓ Released 466 days ago
Drama
Family
Fantasy
10.0
User Score
1 votes
About
When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Kristal Sotomayor
Runtime: 11 min
Top Cast
Josielyn Aguilera
Marisol
Asia Monroe
Mami
Brad Wakeman
Conquistador
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