Rocket (2013)
Anno di uscita: 2013
Nazione: Australia, Laos, Thailand
Alternative Title: The Rocket, El cohete, O Foguete, 火箭, Die Rakete
Regista: Kim Mordaunt
Writer: Kim Mordaunt
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Sylvia Wilczynski, Pauline Phayvanh Phoumindr, Milos Ludajic, Colin McCumstie, Karen McCumstie
Co_Producer: Greg Cobain, Mutita Na Songkla
Executive_Producer: David Macfarlane, Bridget Ikin, Triphet Rookachat, Michael Wrenn
Società: Curious Film, Ecoventure, Milsearch, Red Lamp Films, Screen New South Wales, Ton Enterprises
Genere: Drama
Budget: 1.525.000
Premi & Simili
Premi:
Simile: N/A
Storia
In Laos, a boy named Ah Loong struggles with his family's belief that he is cursed and brings bad luck to those around him. In an effort to change their minds and prove himself, Ah Loong embarks on a dangerous journey with his family and two new friends. Along the way, they face numerous calamities due to the war-torn landscape and its remnants. To finally redeem himself and gain acceptance from his family, Ah Loong decides to build a giant rocket for the Rocket Festival competition, hoping that his participation will convince everyone that he is not indeed bad luck.
Riassunto
Rocket (2013) is an Australian-Laos-Thai drama film directed by Kim Mordaunt. Set in Laos during the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the movie follows Ah Loong, a young boy who faces discrimination due to his family's belief that he brings misfortune. The story explores themes of redemption, familial love, and the struggle against societal prejudices. The Rocket Festival competition serves as a catalyst for Ah Loong's journey towards acceptance and personal growth.
