The Rocket

Release Date: 2013-02-10

Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (60 votes)

Genres: Drama

Overview: Set against the lush backdrop of rural Laos, this spirited drama tells the story of scrappy ten-year-old Ahlo, who yearns to break free from his ill-fated destiny. After his village is displaced to make way for a massive dam, Ahlo escapes with his father and grandmother through the Laotian outback in search of a new home. Along the way, they come across a rocket festival that offers Ahlo a lucrative but dangerous chance to prove his worth.

Production: Red Lamp Films, Curious Film, Ecoventure, Milsearch, Screen New South Wales, Ton Enterprises