Plot: Nan-young's mother died on Mars. The mission she was on failed, and none of her crew survived. Nan-young's dream is to follow in her mother's footsteps, and she's skilled enough to do so. Her superiors aren't too sure about Nan-young's mental stability though, and they order her to take some time off. She returns to South Korea, where she bumps into Jay, a struggling musician.
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June 27, 2025
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.