‘Lost in Starlight’: Netflix’s stunning sci-fi romance draws comparisons to ‘Your Name’
This Korean animated film blends breathtaking visuals with an emotional long-distance love story spanning Earth and Mars, it resembles some of Makoto Shinkai’s stories.
Netflix has been expanding its animated offerings, and on May 30, it quietly released ‘Lost in Starlight’, a Korean sci-fi romance that has captivated critics and audiences alike.
Directed by Han Ji-won, the film’s art style and storytelling evoke comparisons to Makoto Shinkai’s masterpieces, including ‘Your Name’, ‘Suzume’, and ‘Weathering With You’.
A love story across galaxies
Set in 2050 Seoul, the film follows:
- Nan-young, an astronaut preparing for a Mars expedition.
- Jay, a musician struggling with his own ambitions.
Their relationship is tested by the greatest distance imaginable—not just cities or continents, but 140 million miles between Earth and Mars.
The film explores themes of love, memory, and longing, with a visually stunning blend of retro-futuristic Seoul and cosmic dreamscapes.
Critical acclaim and audience reactions
‘Lost in Starlight’ has received glowing reviews, with many calling it “a film that stays with you”. Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho praised it as “a visual masterpiece that takes you around the universe”.
If you’re wondering where to watch ‘Lost in Starlight’, it’s available now on Netflix.
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