HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot
Directed by Rich Ho
Hosted by Director and Producer Rich Ho
Director
Rich Ho
Producer
Rich Ho
Writer
Rich Ho
Cast
Elijah Ho, Rich Ho, Jonathan See, Hsien Jin Tan, Kenny Woo
Cinematographer
Rich Ho
Composer
Rich Ho
Special Effects
Steve Sexton, Grant Lovering, Rich Ho
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In the not too distant future, humanity has harnessed cosmic forces and expanded its reach far beyond Earth. But this is no new golden age. The eternal struggle for resources remains, pitting the water-starved Empire of Mars against our species’ home planet. The Second Great War has raged for decades. Kai’s father has fallen in battle, his mother gone missing on a mission to Saturn. Now 18 years old, Kai is determined to do his part (and find his mother), and follows in his father’s footsteps to the Mecha Corps Academy. Though brilliant in theoretical matters, Kai is physically weak, and hides the asthma that would disqualify him. With the support of his squad—overachiever Waye, easygoing Ean, neurotic Ren, and the sympathetic if incomprehensible brute Rock—Kai earns his place at the controls of his own mecha, which he names Little Dragon. So begins the deep bond between Kai and his robot, which will need to be strong as steel if either will survive the incredible challenges ahead.
Brewing for over a decade now, Singaporean filmmaker Rich Ho’s ambitious and spectacular introduction of his Heavens universe has at last launched into the stratosphere. Built on a foundation of technological innovation and a desire to tell a tale with universal appeal, one that highlights Singapore’s harmonious multiculturalism, HEAVENS: THE BOY AND HIS ROBOT proves that the tiny city-state in the heart of Asia can be a world-class contender when it comes to pop culture. Ho himself seems almost supercharged—he not only wrote, produced and directed the film, he also composed the score, handled art direction, and co-supervised the astounding visual effects that elevate HEAVENS to the highest global standards for sci-fi blockbusters. Truly a sight to behold, HEAVENS demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. – Rupert Bottenberg
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