Starry Starry Night (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Starry Starry Night is a 2012 drama directed by Tom Lin. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $588,763 worldwide. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Tom Lin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- China Lion Film Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Starry Starry Night About?
The premise of Starry Starry Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Xiao Mei's peaceful life in the mountains is disrupted when her family moves to the city. Struggling to adjust to the unfamiliar urban environment, she misses the serenity and freedom of her former home. The memory of the expansive, star-filled sky—a constant presence in her childhood—offers a poignant reminder of the simple joys and mysteries she left behind, offering solace during a difficult transition.
The Director of Starry Starry Night
Directed by Tom Lin.
- Director Tom Lin
More from Tom Lin
More films directed by Tom Lin: Worth the Wait, Yen and Ai-Lee, The Garden of Evening Mists and Zinnia Flower.
Starry Starry Night Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Starry Starry Night 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 58% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 2.4
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
20 ratings
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Starry Starry Night Plot Summary
What happens in Starry Starry Night from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Xiao Mei once enjoyed a tranquil life with her grandparents in the mountains, but after moving to the city to reunite with her parents, she finds the environment cold and unwelcoming, starkly contrasting the warm familiarity of her village. Nostalgic for the simplicity of her past, she yearns for the innocence of lying in a field gazing at a starry sky. Meanwhile, her parents are engulfed in work-related stress, facing marital strife that further isolates Xiao Mei.
Full summary
The whole story of Starry Starry Night, scene by scene
Starry Starry Night Box Office
Starry Starry Night grossed $588,763 worldwide. $10,033 came from the US and Canada and $578,730 (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$588.8K
- US & Canada
- $10K
- International
- $578.7K
Starry Starry Night Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Starry Starry Night.
How Well Do You Know Starry Starry Night?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What village did Xiao Mei move from?
Starry Starry Night Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Xing kong” and “ほしぞら”.
- Also known as
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- Xing kong
- ほしぞら
- 별이 빛나는 밤
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Starry Starry Night FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Starry Starry Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Starry Starry Night?
Starry Starry Night runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Starry Starry Night released?
Starry Starry Night was released on July 6, 2012.
Who directed Starry Starry Night?
Starry Starry Night was directed by Tom Lin.
More films by Tom Lin How much did Starry Starry Night make at the box office?
Starry Starry Night grossed $588,763 worldwide ($10,033 domestic, $578,730 international).
How is Starry Starry Night rated?
Starry Starry Night has 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Starry Starry Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Starry Starry Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Starry Starry Night in?
The original language of Starry Starry Night is Chinese.
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