Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
2025 Movie
Dir. Han Ji-won · South Korea · English, Korean
An astronaut and a musician try to make it work in this beautifully animated space romance
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.
When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.
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.
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.
Why do space films keep having parental issues, though?
Isabella Endrinal is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. She's now free from the corporate night shift. Previous articles have been published in outlets such as NANG Magazine. She's currently catching up on some classic films… if she isn't coping with the fact that the Haikyu anime will end soon.
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