The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) is a heartfelt romantic drama that explores the beautiful intersection of love, destiny, and the choices that shape our lives. Based on the bestselling novel by Nicola Yoon, the film follows Natasha (Yara Shahidi), a pragmatic, science-minded Jamaican-American teenager who is facing the impending deportation of her family from the U.S., and Daniel (Charles Melton), a hopeless romantic Korean-American boy who believes in fate and destiny.

Their worlds collide one fateful day in New York City, as Natasha seeks out any way to prevent her family’s deportation while Daniel embarks on a journey to impress his parents and fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. What starts as a chance encounter at a time of great personal turmoil transforms into an extraordinary love story, filled with questions about destiny and free will.

In the bustling streets of Manhattan, amidst the chaos of their personal struggles, Natasha and Daniel are drawn to each other, sharing moments of joy, vulnerability, and doubt. As they explore their connection over the course of one unforgettable day, they challenge each other’s beliefs, open their hearts, and discover that love might be the most powerful force of all—one that transcends time, place, and circumstance.