Movie
Las Cosas Que Brillan
“This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.”
10.0/10
2025
0h 11m
en
Drama
Family
Fantasy
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.
Director
Kristal Sotomayor
Writers
Kristal Sotomayor
Movie Information
Release Date
August 3, 2025
Runtime
0h 11m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
1
Production
Sotomayor Productions
