A Star out of Jacob

Faye, an overweight Sunday school teacher with Persian roots, grapples with low self-esteem while managing a dog walking business. Haunted by dreams linked to her ancestral ties to the Parthian Empire and the magi, she pursues contemporary causes but finds her life transformed when she meets Sebastian, an intelligent Jew. Their relationship deepens as they explore themes of Intelligent Design and ancient astrology. However, a terminal illness forces Faye to confront her heritage and the mystical connection to the Wise Men, leading to profound revelations about her identity and the cosmos.