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2004109 minPGdocumentary

Under a Starry Sky

2004109 minPGdocumentary

One young girl from Cape Town gains nationwide fame after participating in the reality TV show Pop-stars, only to return to life on the streets.

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Helgi Felixson,

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One young girl from Cape Town gains nationwide fame after participating in the reality TV show Pop-stars, only to return to life on the streets.

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Helgi Felixsondirector

Titti Johnsondirector

Titti Johnsonwriter

Frieda Darvelcast

Synopsis

Frieda Darvel, a young girl living on the streets of Cape Town, captures national attention after participating in the reality TV show Pop-stars. Her rise to fame offers a brief escape from her difficult life. However, once the show ends, she returns to the streets, facing the same struggles and hoping for a better future. The film spans 109 minutes and was released in 2004.

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