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This story about a daughter taking her dad to see the new Star Wars film is just lovely

“And my dad was silent for a while and then he said, ‘And he was a main character.’ And I said, ‘He was.’”

Jan 5th 2017, 8:55 AM 6,851 Views 1 Comment

ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story has been dominating the box office around the world since its release in December.

This week, a story posted on Tumblr by user riveralwaysknew about going to the cinema is being talked about more than any plot point in the actual movie.

It was shared by the lead actor in Rogue One Diego Luna yesterday – and it’s a heartwarming tale

I got emotional reading this! #RogueOneStarWars pic.twitter.com/kfNXxYxWWI
— diego luna (@diegoluna_) January 4, 2017

Source: diego luna/Twitter

Ahh.

The story of why representation matters in film has touched so many people in the last 24 hours.

And the sentiments have been shared across the board

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So much love&respect for @diegoluna_ for keeping his accent. The difference this makes for some of us is phenomenal! #RepresentationMatters https://t.co/wIrlVP4IIu
— M-Boogie (@MarjorieReinoso) January 4, 2017

Source: ✨New Year-Who Dis?✨/Twitter

this is amazing. You clearly inspired many. You crushed it on screen. Hope you make an appearance in Rebels soon!
— Jeff D. Lowe (@JeffDLowe) January 4, 2017

Source: Jeff D Lowe/Twitter

A good trip to the cinema for dad <3

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This story about a daughter taking her dad to see the new Star Wars film is just lovely

“And my dad was silent for a while and then he said, ‘And he was a main character.’ And I said, ‘He was.’”

It was shared by the lead actor in Rogue One Diego Luna yesterday – and it’s a heartwarming tale