Overview

• Available to stream on Netflix from May 30, Lost in Starlight follows astro botanist Nan-young and musician Jay as they forge a romance in a neon-lit 2050s Seoul before a Mars expedition separates them.
• Han Ji-won’s animation merges retrofuturistic design and richly detailed backgrounds that critics compare to the work of Makoto Shinkai.
• The film’s synth-pop–driven soundtrack features Korean artists such as CIFIKA, Meego and Wave to Earth’s Kim Daniel to underscore its emotional core.
• Kim Tae-ri and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan voice Nan-young while Hong Kyung and Justin H. Min bring Jay to life in both Korean and English editions.
• Despite minimal promotional fanfare, the film has drawn praise for its visual artistry and heartfelt storytelling since its premiere.