The Sun Is Also a Star

• Romance
• Drama

A fleeting but deeply felt romance unfolds against the backdrop of a vibrant, quickly-shifting New York City as a pragmatic student grappling with a looming acceptance to Dartmouth encounters a Jamaican-American teenager facing her family’s imminent deportation. Their connection isn’t built on grand gestures, but on shared vulnerability and a desperate attempt to seize joy amidst uncertainty, navigating cultural expectations and the anxieties of first-generation identity. The film focuses on the extraordinary in the everyday—a single day amplified by the weight of potential separation—creating a bittersweet and tender exploration of destiny, seizing the moment, and the quiet courage needed to confront life-altering realities. It's a refreshingly grounded portrayal of young love, less focused on sweeping passion and more on the power of genuine connection in the face of instability.