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Release Year2025
Runtime0h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family, Fantasy
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DirectorKristal Sotomayor
WritersKristal Sotomayor
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsLas Cosas Que Brillan
About Las Cosas Que Brillan
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.
Directed by Kristal Sotomayor, Las Cosas Que Brillan leans on a strong ensemble — Josielyn Aguilera, Asia Monroe, Brad Wakeman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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