Lighting Up the Stars (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 52m
Lighting Up the Stars is an unrated Chinese drama about mortician Mo Sanmei and the orphan Wu Xiaowen that earned its tone from repeated funeral/mortuary settings and emotionally heavy material rather than graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes in funeral parlors and the mortuary, an on-screen pattern of smoking by the lead (Mo), mild profanity, and one brief attempted kiss. The film treats death, grief, prison… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Lighting Up the Stars appropriate for kids?
Lighting Up the Stars is an unrated Chinese drama about mortician Mo Sanmei and the orphan Wu Xiaowen that earned its tone from repeated funeral/mortuary settings and emotionally heavy material rather than graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes in funeral… Read more — free account
Content severity in Lighting Up the Stars
What happens in Lighting Up the Stars, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Lighting Up the Stars
Mild and brief. IMDb's Parents Guide records one moment where a man carries a woman and attempts to kiss her; there is no nudity and the moment is short-lived. No explicit sexual content, sex scenes, or nudity otherwise.
Violence and gore in Lighting Up the Stars
None graphic or gory — the film shows mortuary and funeral work that some viewers may find unsettling. Bodies are present and handled in a clinical way; there are a few tense, emotional confrontations but no on-screen injuries or blood. Overall violence is mild and non-graphic.
Language in Lighting Up the Stars
Light, occasional profanity and angry exclamations appear in a handful of scenes; swearing is not pervasive. Expect some adult words during tense conversations but no sustained vulgar language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Lighting Up the Stars
Mild — the main character Mo Sanmei is shown smoking repeatedly (IMDb notes he smokes through the movie). There is no depiction of heavy drug use or alcohol abuse as a central element.
Mature themes in Lighting Up the Stars
Strong emotional themes: death and funerals, grief and mourning, prison reentry and social stigma, abandonment and found family. These themes are central to the story of Mo and Wu Xiaowen and include scenes that are emotionally intense and may be upsetting to younger viewers.
Scary moments in Lighting Up the Stars
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Lighting Up the Stars yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lighting Up the Stars appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Lighting Up the Stars is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Lighting Up the Stars is an unrated Chinese drama about mortician Mo Sanmei and the orphan Wu Xiaowen that earned its tone from repeated funeral/mortuary settings and emotionally heavy material rather than graphic…
What age rating does Lighting Up the Stars have?
Lighting Up the Stars is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Lighting Up the Stars about?
Lighting Up the Stars is an unrated Chinese drama about mortician Mo Sanmei and the orphan Wu Xiaowen that earned its tone from repeated funeral/mortuary settings and emotionally heavy material rather than graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes in funeral parlors and the mortuary, an on-screen…
Is there sex or nudity in Lighting Up the Stars?
Mild and brief. IMDb's Parents Guide records one moment where a man carries a woman and attempts to kiss her; there is no nudity and the moment is short-lived. No explicit sexual content, sex scenes, or nudity otherwise.
How violent is Lighting Up the Stars?
None graphic or gory — the film shows mortuary and funeral work that some viewers may find unsettling. Bodies are present and handled in a clinical way; there are a few tense, emotional confrontations but no on-screen injuries or blood. Overall violence is…
Is the language in Lighting Up the Stars appropriate for kids?
Light, occasional profanity and angry exclamations appear in a handful of scenes; swearing is not pervasive. Expect some adult words during tense conversations but no sustained vulgar language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Lighting Up the Stars?
Mild — the main character Mo Sanmei is shown smoking repeatedly (IMDb notes he smokes through the movie). There is no depiction of heavy drug use or alcohol abuse as a central element.
What mature themes appear in Lighting Up the Stars?
Strong emotional themes: death and funerals, grief and mourning, prison reentry and social stigma, abandonment and found family. These themes are central to the story of Mo and Wu Xiaowen and include scenes that are emotionally intense and may be upsetting to…
How long is Lighting Up the Stars?
Lighting Up the Stars runs 112 minutes, directed by Liu Jiangjiang, released in 2022.
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