Las Cosas Que Brillan

2025Directed by Kristal Sotomayor

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Released: August 3, 2025
Runtime: 11m

About Las Cosas Que Brillan

Drama
Family
Fantasy

Synopsis

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

Principal cast

In billing order

Josielyn AguileraMarisol
Asia MonroeMami
Brad WakemanConquistador

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