In the animated short film “Is Anybody Out There,” the ethereal soundtrack from the album *Lim Cosmic Rhapsody* led by the haunting sound of the duduk, sets the tone for a poignant narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of Earth’s 2020 catastrophes, including devastating wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. As humanity grapples with despair, we follow ALANaut, a brave astronaut sent into the depths of space on a mission to seek solutions that could save the human race. Inspired by NASA’s historic return to space aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on 30 May 2020, ALANaut’s journey symbolizes a beacon of hope and optimism amid chaos. As ALANaut ventures into the cosmos, it embodies the universal question that lingers in the hearts of all: “Is anybody out there?” This film explores themes of resilience, exploration, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

Directed by susan Mey Lee Lim