Safe Among Stars
Synopsis
After surviving sexual assault, a queer Chinese-American woman struggles to tell her immigrant mother why she left school. As she disassociates, she develops the ability to teleport and must learn how to control her powers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jess X. Snow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jess X. Snow, Kit Yan
- Original Score
- Kayla Briët
- Original Title
- Safe Among Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jess X. Snow
Jess X. Snow, Kit Yan
Kayla Briët
Mira Peng, Jess X. Snow
Rachel Harrison Gordon, Kit Yan
Department Leadership Roster
Jess X. Snow
Writer
Rachel Harrison Gordon
Producer
Jess X. Snow
Director
Kayla Briët
Original Music Composer
Mira Peng
Editor
Jess X. Snow
Editor
Kit Yan
Producer
Peter Pa
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safe Among Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Safe Among Stars about?
After surviving sexual assault, a queer Chinese-American woman struggles to tell her immigrant mother why she left school. As she disassociates, she develops the ability to teleport and must learn how to control her powers.
Who directed Safe Among Stars?
Safe Among Stars was directed by Jess X. Snow.
Who stars in Safe Among Stars?
The principal cast of Safe Among Stars includes Poppy Liu, Vera Lam, Leah Cai.
When was Safe Among Stars released and how long is it?
Safe Among Stars was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Safe Among Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Safe Among Stars was composed by Kayla Briët.