Apple TVLighting Up the Stars (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Having been released after serving his sentence, a funeral director accidentally crosses paths with a girl which brings about an unexpected change in his attitude towards life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Having been released after serving his sentence, a funeral director accidentally crosses paths with a girl which brings about an unexpected change in his attitude towards life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal human experiences of grief, loss, and finding purpose through human connection, consciously avoiding overt political messaging by balancing themes of non-traditional family with individual responsibility.
This Chinese drama features a cast reflecting its cultural origin without explicit DEI-driven casting or race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on universal human themes of connection and grief, without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film respectfully depicts Christianity as a source of strength, comfort, and community for a central character, highlighting its positive impact on their life and relationships.
The film 'Lighting up the Stars' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual relationship and a paternal bond, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Lighting up the Stars is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
Lighting up the Stars is an original Chinese drama film. It does not adapt any prior source material with established characters of a different race, nor does it depict historical figures whose race has been altered. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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