Star People

Star People is a mystery-thriller directed by Chris Weitz, released in 2021. The movie revolves around the life of Maya, an ambitious and determined photographer living in a modern, cosmopolitan city. Her fascination with the subject of UFOs is rooted in her personal past as she grew up witnessing an unexplained aerial phenomenon. Maya, an adult now, has long since tried to put the memory of the event out of her mind but feels an inexplicable urge to reconnect with it. One day, while scanning her old photographs and going through her files, she stumbles upon a cryptic message on an old voicemail from a stranger claiming to have information related to her alleged UFO encounter when she was a child. The message reads, 'They're watching you.' Intrigued by the mysterious message, Maya feels compelled to dig deeper into the message and, subsequently, her UFO experience. Maya sets out on a mission to re-establish contact with the stranger. It's clear from the start that this task will not be an easy one as she faces numerous obstacles. A searing heat wave has engulfed the city she lives in, and in the sweltering heat, she is determined to uncover any clues that could shed some light on her enigmatic childhood sighting. In her pursuit, she comes across a cryptic and enigmatic stranger, known as 'Jax,' who seems to possess answers to her questions. The enigmatic nature of Jax only amplifies her determination to find out more about him and ultimately, solve the mystery of her UFO encounter. However, as Maya becomes increasingly obsessed with the search for answers, her personal and professional life starts to unravel. She finds herself at odds with her long-time colleagues, including her boyfriend, Ben, who seem unconvinced by her claims of witnessing a UFO as a child. Maya's fixation on the subject becomes an all-consuming force that threatens to isolate her completely, both from the people she cares about and the reality of the world she lives in. In a desperate attempt to uncover more information, Maya convinces Jax to take her to a mysterious 'camp' located on the outskirts of the city. This camp is a place of cult-like activities, where individuals with a similar experience of witnessing UFOs congregate to share their stories and discuss the significance of their sighting. As Maya becomes immersed in the enigmatic community of people who claim to have had supernatural experiences, she starts to feel a deep sense of connection and belonging that she has never known before. As the stakes escalate and Maya becomes trapped in a world where she seems more lost than found, the heatwave intensifies and so does the danger that surrounds her. The more questions she asks about her UFO encounter, the more answers she seems to uncover, leading her to unravel the truth behind the mysterious message and her childhood experience. But, the real truth is far from simple and takes a shocking turn. As Maya digs deeper into the truth behind the strange occurrences in her life, she starts to reveal disturbing secrets surrounding her and her loved ones, forcing her to question what was real and what was not. It's a mind-bending and spine-tingling twist that shakes the audience and challenges Maya's entire world view. Through Maya's harrowing journey, Star People presents an enigmatic narrative driven by a strong sense of mystery and a sense of foreboding. We are introduced to a world where the lines between reality and fantasy are constantly blurred, leaving the audience with more questions than answers.