description Lost in Starlight Overview
Nan-young is a scientist whose astronaut mom failed to return to Earth when things went awry during her Mars probe. Nan-young has always dreamed of exploring space too and longs to go to Mars in hopes of finding a trace of her mom. Her dream comes true when she is selected as one of the astronauts for a Mars probe project. Before she blasts off though, she meets Jay, a musician who also fixes retro sound instruments.
It's all thanks to an old turntable that Nan-young inherited from her mom. (Source: Netflix, edited)
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Is Lost in Starlight a series or a standalone movie?
It is a standalone Korean animated feature released by Netflix in 2025. The story follows astronaut candidate Nan-young and musician Jay rather than unfolding across television episodes.
Why does Nan-young want to travel to Mars?
Her astronaut mother disappeared during a Mars mission, leaving Nan-young with unresolved grief and questions. Being selected for her own Mars expedition brings that personal search into conflict with her relationship with Jay.
Who directed Lost in Starlight?
Han Ji-won directed the film, which Netflix promoted as its first Korean animated feature. Its science-fiction romance moves between a near-future Seoul and the prospect of a Mars mission.
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