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What an interesting story. Very imaginative. Well produced with great visuals and audio. Lots on unexpected twists and turns. This has the added benefit of an intergenerational connection, a space adventure and kids pursuing their dreams. The acting is quite admirable. I particularly enjoyed the child actors. The visual effects are well executed, a bit corny at times, but in a fun way. The shots of earth from space are particularly well done. This was made in Turkey and hence the dialogue is in Turkish with English sub-titles, which have some poor translations at times, but nothing that detracts from understanding the storyline. I give this 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST! Juror.
Kemal Hunal believed in the existence of aliens and tried to contact them for a long time. In 1979, when NASA launches the SETI project in search of messages from extraterrestrials, Kemal wants to find them first. One night he hears a signal and believes he has succeeded. He goes to bed happy and never awakes. Enter Ata and his mother, who inherit Kemal's house and Ata finds his grandfather's diary, radio telescope and the recorded signals he heard. He learns of a planet where all the adults died but the children who hid in shelters are now the rulers and they need to go to Earth and extract its uranium so they can live. Ata meets shares his story with other kids who believe the alien story and search for the QB who has come to extract the uranium. QB knows he must leave the world and fulfill his duty and is aware of the danger of leaving Earth with the uranium. A relentless pursuit begins and a big surprise awaits them all.
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