Thailand Synopsis
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.
The 2012–2014 Thailand Window
32 Thailand films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Rocket sits at position #5.
The 2010s Thailand Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Rocket premiered. 102 total titles in this decade from Thailand.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #73 of 239 Thailand films indexed here (69th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.5 points above the Thailand average of 6.3/10.
Among Thailand Drama productions specifically: #48 of 120 (top 40%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Australia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand |
| Original Language | Lao |
| Production Companies | Red Lamp Films |
| Runtime | 1h 36m |
| Release Date | February 10, 2013 |
| IMDb | tt2178256 |