How do we retain our humanity in an age of constant surveillance and device addiction? And how do we stay connected to spiritual and natural forces when technology is taking over our lives?

These are among the many questions asked in sci-fi drama Spying Stars , directed by award-winning Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundara , which is receiving its world premiere here in Busan’s new Competition section.

Set in the future at a time when the world is dominated by machines and hit by a pandemic with its origins in technology, the film follows a scientist, played by Indira Tiwari ( Gangubai Kathiawadi ), who is forced to quarantine in a remote hotel where a mysterious satellite starts following her and interfering in her thoughts and emotions.

At the same time dealing with grief du

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