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The Book of Stars

A young woman, burdened by emotional scars, turns to prostitution to provide for her younger sister who suffers from a debilitating illness, cystic fibrosis.

Penny, a former poet turned prostitute, struggles to care for her younger sister Mary, who is suffering from an incurable disease. Mary uses her "Book of Stars" to express her feelings and inspire a Prisoner, who is touched by Penny's childhood poetry. As Mary's health declines, Penny must come to terms with her sister's mortality and find the strength to keep moving forward, inspired by the love and trust they shared.

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Info about The Book of Stars

Studio(s): ShadowCatcher Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Jun 06, 1999

Genres:Drama