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The highly anticipated first trailer for “Spying Stars,” the newest feature from renowned Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, has just been released. This film is set to make its world premiere in competition at the 30th Busan International Film Festival.

This intriguing sci-fi drama is a collaborative effort between France, India, and Sri Lanka. It follows the journey of scientist Anandi, who travels to Hanuman Island to perform last rites for her father. The story unfolds in a dystopian future ravaged by a pandemic known as “Illvibe,” which stems from the dominance of machines.

During her stay, Anandi finds herself quarantined in a secluded hotel, where a mysterious star begins to follow her. As the plot thickens, she escapes and seeks refuge with a mother and her transgender daughter.

In his director’s statement, Jayasundara shares, “I chose to construct ‘Illvibe,’ a disease of the future that finds its origins in technology and devices to narrate a film of loss and mourning, an existential common experience of all mankind of today and in future.”

The film features a talented cast, including Indira Tiwari, Hidaayath Hazeer, Saumya Liyanage, Samanalee Fonseka, Shreepura Mithra, and Kaushalya Fernando. The cinematography is handled by Eeshit Narain, with a captivating score by Alokananda Dasgupta.

Jayasundara has made a significant mark in international cinema, notably winning the Caméra d’Or at Cannes for his debut feature “The Forsaken Land” in 2004. His subsequent works, including “Between Two Worlds” (2009), have graced prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Locarno, and Toronto.

“Spying Stars is a liberation film that is spiritual in nature,” Jayasundara explains. “It asks one question: in a time of pervasive voyeurism and technological control, how do we retain our humanity?”

The film is produced by House on Fire, Eleenora Images, and Film Council Production, with world sales managed by Diversion, based in Bangkok. The Busan International Film Festival runs from September 17-26. Don’t miss the chance to watch the trailer!

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