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Starbright

2026 · Directed by Francesco Lucente

Original language: English

  • adventure
  • action

The story

A young woman becomes the guardian of a fallen star, which she must protect from dangerous forces with the help of a brave stranger.

What it’s like

Fairy-tale in register, with the momentum of a quest: a young woman and a stranger work together to keep a fallen star safe from forces that want it. The package leans on adventure and action, so expect chases, confrontations, and set-piece movement rather than quiet stillness, though the storytelling tone stays storybook-like and earnest instead of gritty. The emotional arc centres on an unlikely partnership forming under pressure, with trust built between two people who began as strangers. Violence is likely present as part of the action genre, but the metadata does not specify how graphic it is, so viewers who want something strictly gentle should check content guidance first. It suits family viewing nights, afternoons with a young adult audience, and anyone who wants a wondrous, old-fashioned adventure with a clear sense of purpose.

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