Las Cosas Que Brillan (2025)

Name: Las Cosas Que Brillan
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Family
Released: 2025-08-03
Duration: 11 min
Cast: Josielyn Aguilera, Asia Monroe, Brad Wakeman

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

StarringJosielyn AguileraAsia MonroeBrad Wakeman

DirectorKristal Sotomayor

WriterKristal Sotomayor

NR 11 minAug 3rd, 2025Fantasy, Drama, Family

Plot

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.

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