Some love arrives faster than light. But heartbreak? That lingers slower than starlight fading in the sky. Released on Netflix in May 2025, “Lost in Starlight” is Korea’s first original sci-fi animated film—a lyrical journey that captures the delicate distance between love and separation.
KR Title Duality: “Lost in Starlight” vs. “이 별에 필요한”
The English title Lost in Starlight evokes an image of being emotionally adrift under the stars—lost in the glow of memories and regret.
But its Korean title, 이 별에 필요한, holds a poetic duality. Literally translating to “What This Star Needs,” the phrase subtly echoes “이별에 필요한”—which means “what is needed to say goodbye.”
One title captures a feeling of cosmic longing, the other, a quiet farewell. Together, they shape the emotional gravity of the story.
Plot Overview: Between Mars and Seoul, a Love Caught in Orbit, Lost in Starlight Netflix
Set in the futuristic cityscape of Seoul in 2050, Nayoung, an aspiring space botanist, crosses paths with Jae-i, a former musician running a vintage record shop. They fall in love—but when Nayoung is offered a second chance to join a Mars expedition, the couple is forced to confront the infinite space that begins to open between them.
✨ Emotional Highlights : Lost in Starlight Netflix
- Stunning Visual Language: From Seoul’s glowing night streets to the red dust of Mars, every scene is a frame-worthy portrait of longing and distance.
- Soulful Soundtrack: Featuring artists like Kim Tae-ri, Hong Kyung, and CIFIKA, the synth-pop and ambient score captures both nostalgia and futuristic emotion.
- Universal Truths of Goodbye: The film gently reminds us that parting ways is not about forgetting, but about remembering in silence.
🎵 Official OST Tracklist
- Love the Way – Kwon Ah-young
- Life Goes On – Kim Tae-ri, Hong Kyung
- Purple Stereo – Meego
- Stay With Me – Walker
- Bonvoyage – Kim Dan-il
- Heart to Heart – CIFIKA
- Count All the Moons – Jihae Kimm
- Take Me – John Park
- Bonvoyage (Demo Version) – Hong Kyung
- MARS
- TRAIN
- SEOUL
- TURNTABLE
- DREAM – Jida
- BONVOYAGE (ROOFTOP LIVE) – Kim Dan-il
- PTSD
- ONE DAY (DIA VERSION) – Lilac
- AWAY – IDOO
- CLEAN
- MEMORY
- Moonlight (DIA VERSION) – Jida, Lilac
- GLORY
- EXPLORATION
- BONVOYAGE (DIA VERSION)
A Final Message Beneath the Stars
Lost in Starlight isn’t just about a breakup. It’s about how we remember the people we once loved, how we hold onto moments even as they slip away like stardust.
“Even if we’re under different skies, we still share the same stars. And that means something.”
You can now stream Lost in Starlight on Netflix. If you’ve ever loved and let go, this story might feel like it was written for you.
