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Las Cosas Que Brillan

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Las Cosas Que Brillan

Aug 3, 2025

0h 11m

★ 10.0

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Production Companies

Sotomayor Productions

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Cast

Josielyn Aguilera

Marisol

Josielyn Aguilera

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Mami

Asia Monroe

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Conquistador

Brad Wakeman

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