Las Cosas Que Brillan

Las Cosas Que Brillan

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

2025 en 11 minutes

Rating: 10

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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Cast

Josielyn Aguilera

Josielyn Aguilera

Marisol

Asia Monroe

Asia Monroe

Mami

Brad Wakeman

Brad Wakeman

Conquistador

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