The Rocket
6.7
96 minutes
2/10/2013
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.
Cast List
Sitthiphon Disamoe
as Ahlo
Loungnam Kaosainam
as Kia
Suthep Pongam
as Purple
Boonsri Yindee
as Taitok
Sumrit Warin
as Toma
Alice Keohavong
as Mali
Chanthachone Latvongxay
as Market Fish Seller
Samnuan Sankote
as Male Relocation Village Official
Jarunun Phantachat
as Female Relocation Village Official
Walter Van Veenendaal
as Angeo Dam Official
Yuttana Muenwaja
as Angry Mob Leader
Chaleam Ratchaborntong
as Thin Man
Wattana Klumkrong
as Elderly Woman
Sopheng Thammavong
as Market Flower Seller
Jittakan Chuannok
as One-legged Bomb Scrap Dealer
Nokaeo Chantatham
as One-armed Bomb Scrap Dealer
Wutthikorn Liyeeke
as Motorbike Driver
Udon Seesawat
as Chief
Souphonie Fonglanat
as Rocket Festival Judge
Leuthmany Insichiangsmai
as Rocket Festival Judge
Bunprasoet Insichiangsmai
as Cheeky Monk
Aratchaporn Sataed
as Bat Woman
Kopkaeo Wonratham
as Megaphone Man