What pushes humanity to reach for the stars? Lost in Starlight is centered on an astronaut hoping to go to Mars, but before she can go, life keeps her back on Earth and makes her have something to return to. As such, it's more a romantic drama than a sci-fi adventure. It's easy to recognize many of the moments, especially if you're well-versed with the K-drama genre. However, the film masterfully stitches both the romance and the space together through thoughtful characterization, as the current relationship echoes the same sacrifice her parents made in the name of her mom's work and that spurred Nan-young’s own ambition to space. It's also beautifully animated with atmospheric music and a stunning art style that renders a more hopeful vision of the future. The first animated Korean Netflix Original takes on a familiar romance, but through an unfamiliar mix of genres that makes it quite unique.
Synopsis
When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.
Storyline
Seoul, 2050. After a failed Mars Expedition, astronaut Nan-young is encouraged to take a break before going back to the field, leading to an unexpected romance with Jay, a musician working at a vintage audio equipment shop.
TLDR
Why do space films keep having parental issues, though?
What stands out
I do have to say that there are times the background is more striking than the character design, but overall, the art is so beautiful.
