Cassie Salazar is a waitress/bartender and performs with her band, The Loyal, at a bar in America. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six months earlier, she struggles to afford insulin and works multiple jobs to try and make ends meet.

What disease does Cassie have in Purple Hearts?

Cassie is a singer-songwriter and recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic who is rationing her insulin while working numerous jobs. In the beginning we see a few instances of Cassie testing her blood sugar, drawing the last units from her dwindling back up vial of insulin, and showing signs of dangerously high blood sugar.

Is that Cassie's real voice in Purple Hearts?

Sofia Carson, who plays the lead role of Cassie in the film, performs all eight songs from the soundtrack and co-wrote the first four tracks alongside Grammy nominee Justin Tranter.

Is Purple Hearts Based on a true story?

Is Purple Hearts Based on a True Story? Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, it's an incredibly romantic movie, similar to the likes of Dear John, Allied and Atonement. Unfortunately, fans will be disappointed to know that the film is not based on a true story. It is based on Wakefield's novel, Purple Hearts.

Will there be a Purple Hearts 2?

“As of May 2023, Netflix has not indicated that a sequel is in the works. The chances of there being a Purple Hearts 2 are slim to none. The romantic drama wraps up pretty neatly, with Cassie and Luke ending up together. So, a continuation of the story seems unnecessary.”

Luke saves Cassie during a Medical Episode PURPLE HEARTS

Is Purple Hearts a sad ending?

Luke and Cassie's love is able to overcome all adversity by Purple Hearts' conclusion, but the couple's happy ending comes with some questions attached.

Why did he go to jail in Purple Hearts?

After Luke's former drug dealer rats him out to police about his fake marriage, Luke is arrested and charged with fraud.

Did he go to jail in Purple Hearts?

Over the credits, we see footage of Luke and Cassie, now happily married. Sure, he had to go to jail for six months, but it's still a happily ever after.

Are the tattoos in Purple Hearts real?

Sofia Carson sported tattoos for her recent movie, "Purple Hearts." In real life, Carson has no known tattoos. Carson revealed that she had a hand in picking some of her character's tattoos.

Why is Cassie's hair always tucked in Purple Hearts?

Sharing that the inspiration for the now-viral hair tuck came from Carson herself, she said, "I do that in my day-to-day life and I think I brought it into Cassie because Cassie, in a lot of her scenes, was really emotional and complex, and I never wanted her hair to get in the way, so I kind of just tucked it in my ...

Does Sofia Carson have health issues?

Sofia Carson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Despite the challenges that come with managing this chronic condition, she has never let it hold her back. Instead, Sofia has used her platform to raise awareness about diabetes and inspire others to live their best lives.

What ethnicity is Sofia Carson?

Carson was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to José F. Daccarett and Laura Char Carson, who both moved to Florida from Colombia. Sofia chose the artistic name "Carson" after her American maternal grandmother, Lauraine Carson.

What is the controversy over the Purple Hearts movie?

Racism in Purple Hearts

Cassie does call the Marine out for his statement, but Luke tells her to sit down which she does. Despite being in Netflix's top 10 movies of the week, the scene has been called out for being “blatantly anti-Arab anti-Hispanic racist misogynistic AND pro military propaganda” (via Twitter).

Does Cassie have type 1 diabetes?

On top of these scenes, Cassie is a person with type 1 diabetes who is courageous and unwilling to give up on her dreams.

Does Sofia Carson have a kid?

Sofia Carson FAQ s

No, the actress doesn't have a child.

What punishment did Luke get in Purple Hearts?

At his trial, Luke pleads guilty, taking full responsibility and says that Cassie was unaware she violated military law. Luke is sentenced to six months in the brig after which he will receive a Bad Conduct Discharge.

How realistic is Purple Hearts?

The movie is based on something that happens a lot though. People getting married to take advantage and use military spouse benefits. They are a lot of names for these types of marriages but some call them “military contract marriages“, which are real and do happen quite a bit. What are military contract marriages?

How much money did Luke owe in Purple Hearts?

Luke has a troubled past and is embroiled in debt, owing $15,000 to a drug dealer named Johnno.

Why do Cassie and Luke get married?

Don't worry, everyone, Luke has a sister-in-law and nephew to humanize him. Luke is still in hock to the least threatening-looking drug dealer of all time, so he decides to marry Cassie to get extra money from the military to pay him off.

Where does Luke go for 6 months in Purple Hearts?

Luke's father calls Cassie to tell her of the charges and the impending trial. At his trial, Luke pleads guilty, taking full responsibility and says that Cassie was unaware she violated military law. Luke is sentenced to six months in the brig after which he will receive a Bad Conduct Discharge.

Do Cassie and Luke stay together?

But as we see in those final scenes, Cassie was unable to wipe Luke from her mind—and she was grateful that he pleaded guilty in order to save her from incarceration. As she performs a song she wrote about Luke, Cassie has a realisation that she is still in love with him, which ultimately leads her back to him.

Why is it called Purple Hearts Netflix?

Rosenbaum claims that Purple Hearts is about promoting moderation or centrism; that two polarising individuals can come together in love to listen to and imbibe each other's points of view. When red and blue mix together, they turn purple, hence the name of the film.

Did Purple Hearts do well on Netflix?

Purple Hearts knocked The Gray Man off Netflix's weekly top 10 just eight days after the Russo brothers-directed actioner released, and in August Purple Hearts had the highest weekly viewing figure of a 2022 Netflix movie so far.