Lost in the Stars

8/6/2023

At the start, this is quite an intriguing drama. "He Fei" (Yilong Zhu) and his wife "Li Muzi" seem to be getting along nicely until she disappears. He is in despair until a woman appears asserting that she is the missing woman - and he is certain that she is not his wife. This lady (Janice Man) is adamant, and when he seeks police assistance she is able to prove her identity with videos, photos and friends who corroborate her story. Is he just losing the plot, or might something more sinister be afoot? Fortunately for our increasingly hapless hero, a local lawyer/investigator "Chen Mai" (Ni Ni) decides that she is going to help him out and the more they dig, the more confusion they discover. To be fair, the plot is anything but simple - it has plenty of twists and turns, but I rather lost

12/1/2025

Lost in the Stars transforms a classic comedy into a tense psychological thriller about a man whose missing wife is suddenly replaced by a stranger claiming her identity. The film builds gripping mystery through strong performances and emotional turbulence, though weakened by narrative inconsistencies, visual flaws, and a rushed resolution. Ultimately, it explores the fragile line between love, obsession, and despair as its protagonist spirals through doubt and manipulation. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)