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Beyond the Stars (1989)

Beyond the Stars is a drama sci-fi movie that revolves around an astronaut who carries a secret tragedy. The plot follows the astronaut's journey as he deals with his mother-son relationship, alcoholism, and a promise made in the past. Along the way, he encounters various events such as a storm, rain, and a parking-a-car incident. The movie also touches upon themes of handicapped man, palm reading, and the significance of a whale. As the story unfolds, the astronaut's journey leads him to a greenhouse, a restaurant, and numerous encounters with his father. The suspense builds as he discovers a framed photograph and a spacesuit, eventually leading him to moon-crater and a telephone-call-in-bed scene. Through the use of a telescope, refrigerator, and map, the astronaut unravels the secrets of his past and comes face to face with black-man and black-woman characters. The movie also showcases the beauty of flowers and the complexity of arguments, culminating in a captivating moon walk scene. Drinking beer, space suits, and awakening moments add to the overall space sci-fi atmosphere. As the astronaut looks at himself in the mirror, he realizes the true extent of his journey and the vastness of outer space. The movie also features a model rocket and a powerful portrayal of a black American character looking at oneself in a mirror.

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