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When the Star Rises

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A love child, scorned by father and brothers for her murderer mother, becomes a national sweetheart. When her childhood sweetheart takes her away, the family refuses to let go...

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When the Star Rises Reviews

★★★★☆4.3·10 reviews

Sam_Twist

★★★★☆·6 months ago

When the Star Rises has a few strong production choices that lift the story.

FinnFeels

★★★★☆·6 months ago

I enjoyed When the Star Rises; I just wish one subplot had more room.

Sam_NoSpoilers

★★★☆☆·4 months ago

The drama in When the Star Rises is clear, just a bit predictable.

Sam_Twist — ★★★★☆

When the Star Rises has a few strong production choices that lift the story.

FinnFeels — ★★★★☆

I enjoyed When the Star Rises; I just wish one subplot had more room.

Sam_NoSpoilers — ★★★☆☆

The drama in When the Star Rises is clear, just a bit predictable.

AriSceneLog — ★★★★★

The cast in When the Star Rises understands the tone perfectly.

oneMoreEp — ★★★★☆

The premise of When the Star Rises is stronger than a few details around it.

Mia_Drama — ★★★☆☆

It is watchable, though When the Star Rises feels familiar most of the time.

Sam_NextEp — ★★★★★

The emotional timing in When the Star Rises is really solid.

TessTwists — ★★★★★

The close-ups in When the Star Rises are used at the right moments.

Nora_NoSpoilers — ★★★★★

When the Star Rises keeps things readable even when the plot gets busy.

AriaAfterWork — ★★★★★

The lighting in When the Star Rises gives the emotional scenes a little extra weight.

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