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Las Cosas Que Brillan

Las Cosas Que Brillan

# This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.
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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2025-08-03
⌚ Running Time: 11 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 10.0

Beloved Cast

Josielyn Aguilera original image
Marisol
Josielyn Aguilera
Asia Monroe original image
Mami
Asia Monroe
Brad Wakeman original image
Conquistador
Brad Wakeman

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