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The Rocket (2013)

Audience Score
67
NR 1 hr 36 minApr 19th, 2013Drama
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 19th, 2013
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 29th, 2014 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,525,000
Original Language:Lao
Executive Producers:David Macfarlane, Bridget Ikin, Triphet Rookachat, Michael Wrenn
Production Companies:Red Lamp Films