Las Cosas Que Brillan
“This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.”
2025•11m•10.0•Released
DramaFamilyFantasy
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.
Director
Kristal Sotomayor
Writer
Kristal Sotomayor
Languages
English
Studio
Sotomayor Productions
Cast
Josielyn Aguilera
Marisol
Asia Monroe
Mami
Brad Wakeman
Conquistador
Production
Company
Sotomayor Productions
Producer
Kristal Sotomayor
Producer
Bettina Escauriza
Producer
Kris Mendoza
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