CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 11m

Las Cosas Que Brillan

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

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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.

Directed byKristal Sotomayor

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 11m
Language
EN
Released
August 3, 2025
Studios
Sotomayor Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Josielyn Aguilera

Josielyn Aguilera

Marisol

Asia Monroe

Mami

Brad Wakeman

Conquistador

Creative team
Directed by
Kristal Sotomayor
Kristal Sotomayor
Written by
Kristal Sotomayor
Kristal Sotomayor
Produced by
Kristal Sotomayor
Kristal Sotomayor
Bettina Escauriza

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