Welcome Home, Hayabusa (2012)

Other name: おかえり、はやぶさ , Okaeri Hayabusa

Description:

Welcome Home, Hayabusa immerses audiences in the high-stakes world of space exploration through the eyes of Kento Ohashi, a passionate novice ion engine developer. Kento plays a pivotal role on the team preparing to launch the unmanned Hayabusa spacecraft into the vastness of outerspace. Haunted by his father Isao's previous leadership of the failed Nozomi space probe, Kento is driven to honor his family legacy while forging his own path. This compelling drama chronicles Kento's pursuit of both his and his father's dreams, navigating the unexpected challenges and triumphs that define the Hayabusa's monumental 7-year odyssey. Inspired by the incredible true story of the unmanned Hayabusa spacecraft, launched by JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in 2003, the film is a testament to perseverance and human ingenuity.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Adventure; Drama