

But as record keepers, her role is to simply record what happens, not change it.īut in their temple, there are two large statues with faces obscured by clouds watching over them. When Ara learns about the rising power of the Sith, she wants to warn the Jedi to protect them from the darkness. The short follows Ara (Jang Ye-na), a member of a people tasked with recording the stories of fleeting prophetic visions shown in the stones of their home in a hidden temple far in the Outer Rim.

Able to balance action with thoughtful lessons about life and living, Studio Mir has struck gold. As the longest short of the bunch, Star Wars Visions Volume 2 Episode 5 is also one of the strongest in the anthology series. The short is directed by Park Hyeong-geun and written by Chung Se-rang.Īnimated by South Korean Studio Mir, “Journey to the Dark Head” showcases the studio’s skill in fight animation, use of light, and, ultimately, telling stories. They are also shown that light and darkness, despair and hope, all come together regardless of which one we feel is dominating at any given time. In Star Wars Visions Volume 2 Episode 5, “Journey to the Dark Head,” audiences see the most action-heavy short of the season.

Star Wars Visions Volume 2 has brought together stories from 10 countries to tell stories from across the Star Wars galaxy.
