films seen
1
average score
3.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
Lost in Starlight
by Han Ji-won
I Byeol-e Pil-yohan
2025 / 96m - South Korea
Romance, Sci-fi - Animation
For a while, it looked like South Korea was aiming to compete with Japan on the animation front, but China appears to have taken over that role. Lost in Starlight is a recent attempt to give animation another go, and while the film isn't without merit, it struggles to stand on its own feet. The anime influences are a little too apparent, making it look like a Shinkai wannabe. The plot is interesting enough, but the score is too cheesy and the pacing/direction are somewhat generic. What this film lacks is character and vision, something to set it apart from its peers. The animation quality is good though, and the film shows promise, but the competition is stiff. Read all