Already making a splash in the anime world, Netflix sets its sights on Korean animation and introducing its first original Korean animated film. The trailer for Lost in Starlight dropped earlier this month, and we’ve received news that the main characters in the English cast has been cast by way of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Justin H. Min!
Set in Seoul in the year 2050, Lost in Starlight introduces the romantic tale of aspiring Mars astronaut Nan-young and reluctant musician Jay. According to Netflix, it is a film that blends retro and cyberpunk styles; it depicts a uniquely sentimental journey of love and ambition, capturing the spirit of today’s youth.
Capturing a sweet snapshot of the leads’ love on Earth, the key art sets the stage for their story as they prepare to be 225 million kilometers apart. Spotted on the left is Nan-young’s robotic companion — the high-resolution detector aiding Mars exploration research — harmonizing beautifully with the nature around them, blending the analog and cutting-edge elements of their world.
As Nan-young advances in her Mars research, Jay rediscovers his passion for music, encouraged by her support. However, when Nan-young gets a second chance to go to Mars, the couple must face a poignant separation. How will they navigate this challenge?
Lost in Starlight, with voice performances by Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung (English voice performances by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Justin H. Min) and the visionary direction of Han Ji-won, promises to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and stunning original soundtrack. The film premieres on May 30, only on Netflix.
Look, I wasn’t mad at the incredible Korean voice cast– yet learning that Maitreyi Ramakrishnan aka Devi in Netflix’s Never Have I Ever and Justin H. Min perhaps best known for portraying Ben Hargreeves in the Netflix original series The Umbrella Academy were best cast as the star crossed lovers in the English dub got my attention for sure.
Ramakrishnan mentions in both Instagram and Twitter (X) posts of being “super excited to share that I was able to lend my voice to the English dub of this beautiful movie.” Reeading comments on the English dub trailer posted on Min’s Instagram post gave me life–my favorite being this one: “he writes he acts he sings and he DUBS i wonder what this man can’t do” by user mariellaacardoso. I am so looking forward to hearing and seeing their efforts in the dub of this gorgeous animated film, and I am going at least a few times to appreciate the voice talents in both versions come May 30th!
LOST IN STARLIGHT
DIRECTOR: Han Ji-won
WRITERS: Han Ji-won, Kang Hyun-joo
KOREAN VOICE KEY CAST: Kim Tae-ri, Hong Kyung
ENGLISH VOICE KEY CAST: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Justin H. Min
LOGLINE: In 2050 Seoul, an astronaut dreaming of Mars and a musician with a broken dream find each other among the stars, guided by their hopes and love for one another.
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