Andrea Moondust

Movies about aliens are a timeless genre. They are always fun to see and it’s not rare to find at least a new entry every year, whether it be buddy comedies like Paul, quirky indies like How to Talk to Girls at Parties, or even more artistic things like Arrival, Under the Skin or even Asteroid City. We are always thrilled to see a movie about a creature from outer space.

Now, what makes Andrea Moondust stand out among its competitors is its attention to human emotions. Subjects such as love, friendship, loneliness, and even death come to play a key role in this story simply because, well, if we happened to meet a creature from somewhere else outside our planet, then we might find ourselves questioning some important stuff. Who are we, what’s beyond this world or this life, and what can we do to cure our sadness, fear, or loneliness. That’s what this story is really about. Our characters here, from the earthlings to the Moon Girl herself, are lonely individuals who are trying to connect with someone either because they want to be understood or even because they are going through some hard times and are afraid of what might happen next. And, ultimately, that’s what they get out of this little adventure. As our human characters come to meet and help the Moon Girl, they either find love, friendship, or even some comfort that provides them some hope for the future – a subject that is very important nowadays, considering the rather dark times we are facing.

Besides, the story itself can be seen as a reflection of the way we find the most unexpected friends or lovers thousands of miles away. I know that’s my case. I’ve always been sort of a lonely person who struggles to connect with the people around me, yet I have been able to meet wonderful friends from other countries or continents. To be honest, this project is actually inspired (and dedicated) to a love relationship with someone very, very far away from me. So, the project conveys a lot of emotions, from the amazement and happiness of finding someone who makes you feel understood, to how such an experience makes your world wider, and even to the bitterness of facing distance. This last element is particularly important because every person who has ever had to face a long-distance relationship will understand the beauty of enjoying that person’s presence and the heartbreaking emotion of not knowing when you’ll see each other again.

All of this then, makes Andrea Moondust the kind of small sci-fi comedy people will be able to relate to, whether it be for its exploration of loneliness, caring for the ones we love, or even loving someone far away from us. And if for some reason there is someone who doesn’t connect with these subjects, well, at least there will still be plenty of comedic, romantic, and action moments to keep them entertained.