Stranded in Existence

A lone astronaut awakens from cryosleep aboard a derelict spacecraft with no memory of her mission or how she got there. As she struggles to piece together her past and repair the failing ship, she discovers disturbing clues about her crewmates' fate and a growing sense of an unseen presence on board. Facing dwindling resources and psychological distress, she must confront the terrifying reality of her situation before her own sanity unravels.

Stranded in Existence received a mixed-to-positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and Lena Petrova's central performance, though some critics found the pacing to be uneven and the plot resolution somewhat ambiguous.

• Praised for its gripping atmosphere and suspenseful narrative.

• Lena Petrova's performance is a standout, carrying the film's emotional weight.

• Some viewers found the ending to be too open-ended, while others appreciated its thought-provoking nature.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's ability to create a sense of isolation and dread. Many viewers highlighted the strong lead performance and the intriguing mystery at its core. However, a portion of the audience expressed disappointment with the lack of concrete answers by the film's conclusion.

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Film Awards for Lena Petrova.

The claustrophobic sets of the spacecraft were intentionally designed with minimal natural light to enhance the feeling of isolation and psychological distress for the actors.