Juste l'espace entre nous

They said it's the first Korean animated film, so I lowered my expectations a little, but man, it exceeded them so much. This film is so beautiful. The places in the film look real. There are parts that are heartwrenching, so I cried while watching it. I can't describe the feelings after watching it because they linger. The OST is also good.

Good job to the director; you did it so well, even though you tried a different approach-one that is not common or conventional. Now I understand why you took the risk of hiring actors instead of voice actors this time.

All I can say is it's worth watching, and I'm thinking of rewatching it.

A beautifully animated story about straying from your chosen designated path and finding something unique.

A wonderful tale about loss and waiting for a loved one, moving forward and finding love amongst the light and dark. It highlights the struggles and strengths of a new relationship, but emphasises someone who will 'cheer you on, even among the stars'.

According to Netflix it's the first Korean Animated Movie to arrive onto it's platform, and it is exceptional, with a brilliant soundtrack.

It has similar vibes to other popular K-dramas and Japanese Animated Movies like: Your Name, Weathering with You.

If you like these movies, you'll love this!

Another popularity watch. People are raving about it being very touching, sweet.

I had a bit of trouble getting into it, figuring out the setup and the characters. I wanted this to be a live action. I think I might have liked it more, gotten more attached. Also, everything looks very pretty here but the humans. It's one of those animations and it annoys me.

I think the last 30 minutes drag it down significantly. Cause of the ending. That surely was a hallucination. It's the most unrealistic ending ever, after ticking every box in the "astronaut does everything wrong" book. Also cranking up the melodrama and the almost telepathic mirroring of their troubles.

So I dunno, it's very pretty and indeed kind of sweet between them but also if you strip it down the story and its characters are pretty tropey.

Lost in Starlight is one of those rare animated films that manages to pull you into its world effortlessly. From the very first frame, it's clear that a great deal of care was put into the visual presentation. The animation is stunning-fluid, expressive, and rich with detail. There's a certain magic in how the visuals unfold, making even the simplest moments feel immersive.

What really stood out to me, though, were the characters. They're written with enough depth to make them feel real, even in a story that leans into the fantastical. I found myself genuinely invested in their journeys, rooting for them, worrying about them, and even getting a little emotional by the end. There's a sincerity to their interactions that makes the relationships compelling, and the voice work brings them to life in a way that never feels forced.

Another unexpected highlight was the music. I went in not knowing much about the soundtrack, but it quickly became one of the film's strongest elements. There were even a few tracks that lingered in my mind long after the credits rolled. It's rare for music to feel like such an active part of an animated film's identity, but here, it absolutely does. The pacing is smooth, never dragging but also never rushing past the quieter, more introspective beats.

Would I recommend Lost in Starlight? Absolutely. It's a visually gorgeous film with heart, strong characters, and a soundtrack that adds another layer of beauty to the experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of animation or just looking for something thoughtfully made, this one is worth your time.

The movie wanted to be both romance and sci-fi, and ended up... Neither?

Well, kind of. In terms of romance it's not bad, but there is no real challenge for the relationship, there is no "messiness" or some "adversary" here, so it's not particularly interesting. Characters do develop a little bit after they meet each other, yes, but it's superficial. The only "obstacle" appears when the girl is, predictably, selected to go into space, and the guy just acts as a selfish child who just realized, that the girl he fell for had "going to space" as her job description and life goal.

The sci-fi portion was... As if it was not there for the most part. There psychological aspects of losing her mother were limited to some flashes, not really linked to anything and were, essentially abandoned half way through. Then the girl did go to space, and there was that perfect moment to build proper tension, that could have used her psychological state and bring in the "discovery" (which did not make sense, since these kinds of flowers are unlikely to grow that much within 20 years without any light), but...

They ruined it by turning it into a music video mash-up with what was happening on Earth and had very loose connection to happenings on Mars even if you consider symbolism. And they did not even bother to make a full song - just some bits and pieces of it. Let alone that it did not match anything else happening on screen. Then they abandoned sci-fi again by some walkie talkie being able to transmit between planets without delay, even though earlier they mentioned that some special equipment was able to have delay of "just 20 minutes".

It's not a bad watch, in the end, but it felt purposeless somehow, and did not land anywhere. I did not feel any impact at all. Perhaps if this was a TV show, and they had more time... But on the other hand there was almost nothing besides the 2 characters... I dunno, I guess if you like those romcoms from Hallmark, you may be able to enjoy this, but otherwise, you probably can save some time by ignoring this.