What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMira
Dmitry Kiselev · Film · 2022
If you loved Mira, start with See (Steven Knight, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mira across media.
If Mira hooked you with its blend of global catastrophe and personal sacrifice, these stories will satisfy your craving.
Books on the same thread
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir · Book · 2021
Explores: Amnesia, Planetary Survival, Xenobiology.
Like the father-daughter dynamic in Mira, this story centers on an isolated individual facing cosmic odds, using ingenuity and remote communication to secure a path toward planetary survival.
Feed
M. T. Anderson · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Mira: Technological Dependence.
If you were drawn to the technological dependence depicted in Mira, this narrative offers a sharper, darker look at how society relies on constant, invasive digital connectivity to function.
The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder
Marissa Meyer · Book · 2012
Explores: Cyborgs, Forbidden Romance, Class Differences.
Much like the protagonist of Mira, Cinder must navigate a world on the brink of disaster while grappling with her own identity and the weight of protecting humanity.
Mona's Eyes
Thomas Schlesser · Book
Explores: Healing through art, Legacy, Coming of age.
This story mirrors the emotional core of Mira by focusing on how a mentor figure provides hope and beauty to a young girl facing a life-altering personal challenge.
Series on the same thread
Future Boy Conan
Series · 1978
Explores: Environmentalism, Loss of Innocence, Technological Dystopia.
Just as Mira explores the bond between family members separated by disaster, this series highlights the resilience of the human spirit when faced with a world-ending environmental catastrophe.
See
Steven Knight · Series · 2019
Explores: Survival, Prophecy, Tribal Warfare.
This show shares the high-stakes survival tension found in Mira, focusing on a parent who must protect their family against immense odds in a hostile, unforgiving environment.
Chernobyl
Craig Mazin · Series · 2019
Explores: Nuclear Disaster, Government Cover-Up, Sacrifice.
If the disaster response in Mira compelled you, this dramatization captures the same grim reality of ordinary people making impossible sacrifices to save others from an unfolding catastrophe.
Moving
Park In-je · Series · 2023
Shares a thread with Mira: Family Drama.
This series captures the heart of Mira by centering on the protective bond between parents and children who must navigate dangerous, extraordinary circumstances while keeping their secrets hidden.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
Mirroring the atmosphere of Mira, this audio drama explores the isolation of space and the desperate need for human connection when survival depends on communication across vast distances.
Passenger List
Passenger List and Radiotopia · Podcast · 2025
Like the determined search for answers in Mira, this podcast follows a protagonist driven by family loyalty to uncover the truth behind a sudden, massive transportation disaster.
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Common questions
Is Mira a movie about space travel?
Yes, Mira is a 2022 film centered on an orbiting space station of the same name. The plot follows Lera Arabova, whose father works on the station, as she attempts to save her city in Vladivostok from a meteor shower disaster with his guidance.
Who is the main character in the movie Mira?
The main character in Mira is Lera Arabova, a 15-year-old girl living in Vladivostok. She is separated from her father, who lives and works on the Mira space station, until a meteor shower forces them to reconnect to save their city from destruction.
Does the father in Mira live in Vladivostok?
No, the father in Mira does not live in Vladivostok. He has been working on the orbiting space station Mira for many years, which has caused him to lose direct contact with his daughter, Lera, leaving him to communicate with her only through a voice on the phone.
What is the primary conflict in the film Mira?
The primary conflict in Mira occurs after a meteor shower hits the city of Vladivostok. Lera Arabova must find a way to save her family and the city from a new, impending disaster while receiving remote assistance from her father on the orbiting space station.