Lost in the Moonlight (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Lost in the Moonlight is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Kim Hyun-joo, running about 80 minutes. “A Door To The Moonlit Palace Opens!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 13 year-old girl Hyunjuli participates in a children’s Korean traditional play rehearsal in Changdeokgung Palace and accidentally falls into another world – the Moonlit Palace. The Moonlit Palace is a fantasy world of mysterious spirits and gods, where a dragon or talking mushrooms are nothing out of ordinary. Meeting new friends, Mr. Squirrel and the warrior Won, Hyunjuli explores this strange yet wonderful world to find a way back home. However, due to the trick of the Blossom Lady, who tries to rule this Moonlit World, Hyunjuli and friends fall into trouble. Will Hyunjuli be able to help her new friends to save their world and return home safely?

Who’s in it. Lost in the Moonlight stars Kim Seo-yeong as Hyunjuli, Lee Ha-nee as Ms. Apricot, Kwon Yul as Won and Kim Seul-ki as Mr. Squirrel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Lost in the Moonlight has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost in the Moonlight page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lost in the Moonlight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.