Germany / Feb 10, 2013 / Berlin International Film Festival
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Laos. In a land ravaged by war and exploitation, a boy whose family believe he is cursed must redeem himself by taking part in a dangerous rocket competition.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Samnuan Sankote | Male Relocation Village Official |
| Jarunun Phantachat | Female Relocation Village Official |
| Walter Van Veenendaal | Angeo Dam Official |
| Yuttana Muenwaja | Angry Mob Leader |
| Chaleam Ratchaborntong | Thin Man |
| Wattana Klumkrong | Elderly Woman |
| Sopheng Thammavong | Market Flower Seller |
| Jittakan Chuannok | One-legged Bomb Scrap Dealer |
| Nokaeo Chantatham | One-armed Bomb Scrap Dealer |
| Wutthikorn Liyeeke | Motorbike Driver |
| Udon Seesawat | Chief |
| Souphonie Fonglanat | Rocket Festival Judge |
| Leuthmany Insichiangsmai | Rocket Festival Judge |
| Bunprasoet Insichiangsmai | Cheeky Monk |
| Aratchaporn Sataed | Bat Woman |
| Kopkaeo Wonratham | Megaphone Man |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Rocket |
| Original language | LO |
| Production countries | Australia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Red Lamp Films, Curious Film, Ecoventure, Milsearch, Screen New South Wales, Ton Enterprises |
| Release date | 10 febbraio 2013 |
| Executive producer | Bridget Ikin, Michael Wrenn, David Macfarlane, Triphet Rookachat, Milos Ludajic, Colin McCumstie, Karen McCumstie |
| Production | Sylvia Wilczynski, Pauline Phayvanh Phoumindr, Greg Cobain, Mutita Na Songkla |
| Writer | Kim Mordaunt |
| Casting | Raweeporn Jungmeier |
| Editing | Nick Meyers |
| Cinematography | Andrew Commis |
| Assistant directors | Kim Mordaunt |
| Camera operators | Andrew Commis |
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| Additional photography | Andrew Commis |
| Production design | Pete Baxter, Khunanun Srisuwan |
| Art direction | Khunanun Srisuwan, Pete Baxter |
| Set decoration | Pete Baxter, Khunanun Srisuwan |
| Music | Caitlin Yeo, Sam Petty, Brooke Trezise |
| Sound | Sam Petty, Brooke Trezise, Caitlin Yeo |
| Costume design | Woranun Pueakpun, Watana Garum |
| Makeup | Woranun Pueakpun, Watana Garum |
| Hairstyling | Woranun Pueakpun, Watana Garum |
| Budget | 1.525.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Apr 19, 2013 / Tribeca Film Festival
Australia / Jun 08, 2013 / Sydney Film Festival
Spain / Jul 13, 2013 / Asian Summer Film Festival
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New Zealand / Jul 26, 2013 / New Zealand International Film Festival
Canada / Sep 26, 2013 / Vancouver International Film Festival
South Korea / Oct 04, 2013 / Busan Film Festival
Indonesia / Oct 09, 2013 / Balinale International Film Festival
United Kingdom / Oct 10, 2013 / 12 / London Film Festival
Netherlands / Oct 30, 2013 / Amsterdam Film Week
Brazil / Oct 31, 2013 / São Paulo International Film Festival)
North Macedonia / Nov 23, 2013 / Cinedays Film Festival
Poland / Dec 06, 2013
Philippines / Dec 19, 2013 / Cinemanila International Film Festival
Israel / Jan 09, 2014
Sweden / Mar 12, 2014 / 11 / BUFF Film Festival
Lithuania / Mar 20, 2014 / Vilnius International Film Festival
Norway / Apr 28, 2014 / 11 / Kosmorama Trondheim International Film Festival
Slovenia / Nov 14, 2014 / Ljubljana International Film Festival
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Ireland / Mar 14, 2014 / 12
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