Synopsis
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.
The Rocket (2013) is a 1h 36min drama feature film by Kim Mordaunt.
Key facts
Cast
Sitthiphon Disamoe, Loungnam Kaosainam, Suthep Pongam, Boonsri Yindee, Sumrit Warin, Alice Keohavong, Chanthachone Latvongxay, Samnuan Sankote
Original language
Lao
First release
February 10, 2013 (Germany)
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, Crystal Bear
Setting
Laos
Crew
Screenplay
Kim Mordaunt
Producer
Pauline Phayvanh Phoumindr, Sylvia Wilczynski
Cinematography
Andrew Commis
Editing
Nick Meyers
Music
Caitlin Yeo
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2013 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2013 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2013 generic ★ Best Narrative Feature
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Germany | February 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 19, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Spain | July 13, 2013 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | July 26, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Australia | August 29, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 26, 2013 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 4, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | October 9, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 11, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 18, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 20, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | October 30, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 31, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | November 23, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 6, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | December 19, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 3, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Israel | January 9, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 10, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 17, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 12, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 14, 2014 |
| Streaming | Ireland | March 14, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | March 20, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 7, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Norway | April 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Norway | September 25, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 7, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | November 14, 2014 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
Full credits
| Director | Kim Mordaunt |
| Cast | Sitthiphon Disamoe (Ahlo), Loungnam Kaosainam (Kia), Suthep Pongam (Purple), Boonsri Yindee (Taitok), Sumrit Warin (Toma), Alice Keohavong (Mali), Chanthachone Latvongxay (Market Fish Seller), 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 Koomkrong (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) |
| Screenplay | Kim Mordaunt |
| Producer | Pauline Phayvanh Phoumindr, Sylvia Wilczynski |
| Executive producer | Bridget Ikin, David Macfarlane, Michael Wrenn, Triphet Rookachat |
| Cinematography | Andrew Commis |
| Editing | Nick Meyers |
| Music | Caitlin Yeo |
| Production design | Pete Baxter |
| Sound | Brooke Trezise, Sam Petty |
| Costumes | Woranun Pueakpun |
Additional data: TMDB.
