WINGS OF HONNEAMISE

Programme running time: 125 min
Age limit: PG
Director: Hiroyuki Yamaga

An epic tale of a civilisationīs first faltering steps into Space, set in an alien world that is strangely familiar to our own. When cadet Shiro Lhadatt signs up with the Royal Space Force he encounters ridicule and apathy from manipulative leaders and a cynical public. A chance encounter with a devout young woman spurs Shiro on towards his destiny - to become the first man in space. While military leaders conspire to use the Space Program to spark an all-out war, Shiro and his team of ageing scientists race against time to complete the first launch. The countdown has begun.
Wings of Honneamise is one of manga entertainments best release since Akira, according to several magazines. Without a doubt it is a well-made anime with wonderful animation and an interesting plot. As said, it takes place on a planet not much different than earth, and everything looks like earth did in the fourties. And no green aliens can be seen.
This is a long movie, little more than two hours, and if you like movies with an interesting plot rather than bloodbath-actions, this is a very good invest.

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