The Rocket

2013 6.7 (60 votes) 1h 36m

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

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

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.