The Sun Is also a Star (2019)

A hopeless romantic ambivalent about his future in medical school falls for a hard-luck young woman who doesn't believe in love.

Director:

Ry Russo-Young

Writers:

Tracy Oliver (screenplay by), Nicola Yoon (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Yara Shahidi, Anais Lee, Charles Melton

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Yara Shahidi	...	Natasha Kingsley
Anais Lee	...	Young Natasha
Charles Melton	...	Daniel Jae Ho Bae
John Leguizamo	...	Jeremy Martinez
Gbenga Akinnagbe	...	Samuel Kingsley
Miriam A. Hyman	...	Patricia Kingsley
Jordan Williams	...	Peter Kingsley
Jake Choi	...	Charles Bae
Keong Sim	...	Dae Hyun Bae
Cathy Shim	...	Min Soo Bae
Shamika Cotton	...	Hannah
Camrus Johnson	...	Omar Hassabala
Hill Harper	...	Lester Barnes
Harry Chambarry	...	Angry Passenger
Tash Neal	...	Guitarist

Storyline

Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. She is not the type of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when her family is twelve hours away from being deported. Falling in love with him will not be her story. Daniel has always been the good son, the good student, living up to his parents' high expectations. Never a poet. Or a dreamer. But when he sees her, he forgets all that. Something about Natasha makes him think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store - for both of them. Every moment has brought them to this single moment. A million futures lie before them. Which one will come true?

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Plot Keywords:

metro | train station | subway station | new york city | based on book | 

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Taglines:

Love is a Universe All of Its Own

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charles Melton is of half Korean and British descent in real life.

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Quotes

Daniel Jae Ho Bae: The X factor.
Natasha Kingsley: What in the world is the X factor?
Daniel Jae Ho Bae: Don't worry, we've got it.

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Connections

References Serendipity (2001)

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Soundtracks

Crimson and Clover
Written by Tommy James & Peter P. Lucia Jr. (as Peter Lucia)
Performed by Tommy James & The Shondells
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

YA done right :)

It's about family, love, and following your hearts desire. The storyline and education of immigrants in America was relevant. Both Jamaican American and Asian American cultures were represented in a beautiful way. The chemistry between Yara and Charles was palpable. The city of New York was the third love of this film. Do yourself a favor, support the young artists. Buy a ticket. You won't be disappointed.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Korean

Release Date:

17 May 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Sun Is Also a Star

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,511,530, 19 May 2019

Gross USA:

$4,950,029

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,750,029

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alloy Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1