Under the Stars (2020)

Other name: 星の子, Hoshi no Ko, Child of the Stars

Description:

Under the Stars tells the compelling story of a family whose life was forever altered by a miracle. As a baby, Chihiro suffered from severe eczema that baffled her parents and doctors. Desperate for a remedy, her father received mysterious water from a coworker associated with a strange religious group. Astonishingly, Chihiro was completely cured. This miraculous healing led her parents to embrace the religion wholeheartedly, becoming fervent, devoted followers.

Years later, Chihiro is now in the third grade of middle school, a pivotal time marked by personal growth and new challenges. As she navigates adolescence and the typical changes that come with it, Chihiro must reconcile her own evolving identity with her family’s unwavering, deeply entrenched faith. This drama explores the profound impact of a perceived miracle on a young girl's life, family dynamics, and her journey of self-discovery within a unique spiritual upbringing.

Director: Omori Tatsushi [大森立嗣]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Religion; Youth