Feminist Perspectives and Critique of Gender Inequality in the Suspense Film Lost in the Stars

Abstract

This paper explores how Lost in the Stars reflects gender inequality through its narrative and cinematographic aesthetics. The film challenges traditional gender roles by intertwining love, control, and societal expectations, exposing power imbalances and the erosion of female identity within marriage. It demonstrates how women, initially silenced and oppressed, are entrapped through emotional manipulation and social discipline, often reduced to instruments of male interests. Through narrative reversals, the film emphasizes the possibility of reclaiming agency, showing how resistance and collective action can subvert oppressive sys-tems. Furthermore, the film critiques the constraints placed on women by societal norms, highlighting the need to reconstruct female agency and redefine their roles beyond subservience. It argues that cinema functions not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a powerful platform for addressing social gender issues, encouraging viewers to reflect on these dynamics. Ultimately, Lost in the Stars advocates for a reimagining of relationships and social structures toward equality and women’s empowerment in contemporary society.