Astronauts are people who travel in spacecraft. The word astronaut is derived from the Greek word meaning star sailor. Underlying this theme of space, many Hollywood movies have portrayed astronauts’ lifestyles in space as they combat aliens. Director Flying Lotus crafted an exceptional story revolving around Riya, played by Eiza González, an astronaut. Ash film was helmed by Flying Lotus, who rose to fame after releasing seven critically acclaimed albums in America. Apart from singing, Lotus embraces filmmaking as another passion. His other notable films include Kuso, V/H/S/99, and Ozzy’s Dungeon.
Surreal
Riya finds herself in an abandoned place while trying to recollect the past incidents, but to no avail. Meanwhile, her meeting with a passerby, Brion, adds a new dimension to her ordeal. That passerby claims to be her friend. Thereupon, the duo embark on a mission to uncover the real reason behind their arrival in an unknown place. Whilst investigating, Riya unfolds a shocking incident that startles her–the death of her team.
Riya and her team, consisting of Brion, Adhi, Kevin, Clarke and Davis, were part of a mission to discover a habitable place for living, and due to unforeseen circumstances, the entire team has been dead, leaving Riya and Brion as survivors on the KOI-442 planet; this planet was named Ash by Kevin, Riya’s boyfriend. As Riya struggles to remember the entire situation, her deteriorating mental health increases confusion, paranoia, and emotional instability.
The Infectious Entity
As Riya and Brion delve deeper into the matter, the team’s murderer’s identity is revealed. However, one of the main reasons for the crew’s death was a parasitic alien. Because this alien feeds on humans, it unknowingly affected Riya, leading her to kill the crew, and Brion’s presence was an act of hallucination caused by a dormant parasite. Now, to unravel the mystery, Riya confronts her past memories.
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A Ray of Hope
Riya’s timely action prevents her from destroying herself, thereby paving the way for a ray of hope. Nonetheless, the saga remains unresolved, and the fate of Riya—and humanity itself—hangs in the balance.
Envision
The director, Flying Lotus, has exceptionally crafted the work. The entire Ash film takes the audience to a whole new imaginary planetary world. It is visually appealing, and the implementation of innovative technologies brings a fresh, dynamic perspective to the narrative. Apart from technology, the actor’s portrayal leaves the viewers mesmerised. This film was released on March 21, 2025. Its storyline garnered appreciation from the audience and critics. Incase who have missed the film back then can enjoy it on Amazon now. Ash film has all the entertainment and information elements to engage the audience and provide insight about the future.
Written By: Tejaswini Prasad