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The Sun Is Also a Star

Natasha is a girl who believes in science. Daniel is a boy who wants to be a poet. Their lives collide after a chance meeting, but things are complicated by Natasha's immigration status.

Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts. Daniel is a boy who is going to be a doctor, but who would prefer to be a poet. Their lives collide when Daniel spots her at Grand Central Station, and he has a day to convince her that their meeting is fate, but this day is when Natasha has an interview with the immigration authorities.

1 hour, 31 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Jul 202421:00

Music Played

  • Jain

    Come

  • Phyllis Dillon

    Don't Stay Away

  • Michael Kiwanuka

    Father's Child

  • Mina

    Sentah (feat. Bryte)

  • Lil Yachty, Pnb Rock

    She Ready

  • Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate

    Fantasy

  • Major Lazer

    Get Free

  • Tommy James & the Shondells

    Crimson And Clover

  • Susie Suh X Robot Koch

    Here With Me

Credits

RoleContributor
Natasha KingsleyYara Shahidi
Young NatashaAnais Lee
Daneil Jae Ho BaeCharles Melton
Jeremy MartinezJohn Leguizamo
Patricia KingsleyMiriam A Hyman
Peter KinglseyJordan Williams
Samuel KingsleyGbenga Akinnagbe
DirectorRy Russo-Young
WriterTracy Oliver
WriterNicola Yoon

Broadcasts

  • Sat 6 Nov 202100:20
  • Sun 24 Mar 202421:00
  • Thu 18 Jul 202421:00
  • Sun 21 Jul 202421:00

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