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Spying Stars’ Drops First Trailer Ahead of Busan Competition Premiere

Vimukthi Jayasundara presents a techno‑dystopian tale as a spiritual quest under machine surveillance.

Overview

  • The trailer arrives just before the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where the film will have its world premiere in competition from September 17–26.
  • Set in a future shaped by the Illvibe pandemic, the story follows scientist Anandi to Hanuman Island and into quarantine at a remote hotel under pervasive monitoring.
  • Indira Tiwari leads as Anandi and, in a new interview, reflects on the role and her collaboration with the Sri Lankan filmmaker.
  • The feature is a France/India/Sri Lanka co‑production presented by House on Fire, Eleenora Images, and Film Council Production, with world sales handled by Bangkok‑based Diversion.
  • The ensemble includes Hidaayath Hazeer, Saumya Liyanage, Samanalee Fonseka, Shreepura Mithra, and Kaushalya Fernando, with Eeshit Narain as cinematographer and Alokananda Dasgupta composing.