Lighting up the Stars follows the story of Jake, a former funeral director who has just completed his sentence for a crime he committed years ago. After his release, Jake struggles with assimilating back into the society he once knew, and often finds himself grappling with his past.
One day, while on a walk, Jake accidentally bumps into a girl named Mia, who is new to the neighborhood. The two strike up a conversation and quickly form a bond despite their age difference. Mia's carefree attitude towards life starts to rub off on Jake, who begins to see the world in a different light.
As Jake spends more time with Mia, he finds himself letting go of the pain that has haunted him for years and starts to embrace new beginnings. He also learns to forgive himself for his past mistakes and seeks to make amends with those he has wronged.
However, their newfound friendship is threatened when a tragic event puts their bond to the test. Determined not to let his past mistakes destroy what he has with Mia, Jake must summon the strength to move forward and continue living his life to the fullest.
Overall, Lighting up the Stars is a poignant tale of redemption and second chances, reminding us that it is never too late to start anew and find happiness.