Las Cosas Que Brillan

This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.

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Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: August 3, 2025
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Production: Sotomayor Productions
Cast: Josielyn Aguilera,Asia Monroe,Brad Wakeman
Director: Kristal Sotomayor
Writer: Kristal Sotomayor
Producer: Bettina Escauriza,Caroline Kim,Maori Karmael Holmes,Kris Mendoza,Kristal Sotomayor
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt37171378