Film
Las Cosas Que Brillan
2025 · 11m · Drama · Family · Fantasy
This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
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.
Cast
Crew
- Kristal SotomayorDirector · Writer · Producer
- Bettina EscaurizaProducer
- Kris MendozaProducer
- Maori Karmael HolmesExecutive Producer
- Caroline KimExecutive Producer
- Andrea CruzEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- August 3, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Fantasy
Similar films
Big Fish
2003
La Dolce Vita
1960
Devara: Part 1
2024
Surf's Up
2007
Mannequin
1987
Willy McBean & His Magic Machine
1965
Pan
2015
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
2011
Parents -- Who Needs Them?
1973
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
1972
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.