Charles Melton and Yara Shahidi prove that love wins against all odds

Charles Melton and Yara Shahidi prove that love wins against all odds

In The Sun Is Also a Star, the two leads fall for each other over the course of a day but are torn apart by circumstance. We talk to the actors about finding love in today’s cultural climate.

Starring

Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton

Director

Ry Russo-Young

Release date

May 17, 2019

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When Natasha (Yara Shahidi) unexpectedly meets and falls for Daniel (Charles Melton), it’s on the heels of her family being deported. The film tackles a crisis that is currently plaguing the United States, but also offers an inspiring reminder that love triumphs in the end.

We spoke to Melton and Shahidi about the heartwarming new film, and the importance of this story. Check out the video and see The Sun Is Also a Star in theatres on May 17.

The Sun is Also a Star is a great pick for fans of Before Sunrise, One Day, and Before I Fall.

The Sun Is Also a Star is a film for dreamers.

Featuring a whirlwind romance that will leave even the cynical swooning, this film is a reminder of the power of love. With the timely dilemma looming in the backdrop, The Sun Is Also a Star opens the conversation on immigration as we root for Natasha and Daniel’s relationship.

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