Program Note
Set in a galaxy fractured by war, The film follows a young boy named Kai, who grows up longing for the parents he lost during a past space war. Living on a quiet farm, he spends his days studying Mecha engineering. Determined to find his mother, Kai joins the Mecha Corps, plunging into the heart of a new intergalactic conflict. Despite suffering from asthma, which limits his physical capabilities, he perseveres through intense training alongside his small combat robot, 'Little Dragon', gradually forming bonds with his fellow cadets. As Kai navigates the realities of war in his own way, he begins to question what kind of choices the war-scarred generation must make for the sake of the next. Heavens: The Boy and His Robot is both a coming - of - age story about finding hope in adversity and a cosmic fantasy about the deep bond between humans and machines. Directed by Rich HO, who spent over a decade meticulously building the vast world of 'Heavens', the film is a testament to his creative passion. From screenplay and production to directing, music, cinematography, and visual effects, He was deeply involved in every aspect of the film's creation. With dazzling visuals, high - stakes action, and a rich, multilayered universe, This film is a sci-fi blockbuster for the whole family. (Kani KIM)