The Rocket
Where: |
🇱🇦 Lao Peoples Democratic Republic |
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.
Released in 2013 — 96 minutes
Genre: |
Drama |
Language: |
Lao |