Welcome to the Space Show (DVD & Blu-Ray) ( Uchû shô e yôkoso )

Welcome to the Space Show (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Uchû shô e yôkoso
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
English ( Subtitles )
Japanese ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
136 min + 4 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Storyboards
Trailer(s)
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 2010 and produced in:
Japan ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Kôji Masunari
Masaaki Yuasa

Written By:
Hideyuki Kurata

Actors:
Keiji Fujiwara
Rei Igarashi
Mayu Iino
Honoka Ikezuki
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Tamaki Matsumoto
Ryôhei Nakao
Shotaro Uzawa
Koji Yoshikawa

Synopsis:

Summer has finally arrived in the small, tight-knit community of Murakawa Village, where everyone practically knows everyone else. The population is so small that there's only five children-Kiyoshi, Natsuki, Noriko, Koji and Amane-enrolled and studying together at the village elementary school. A most unusual incident occurs during summer camp, when they find and save an injured dog, who turns out to be an alien from outer space! The alien named Pochi invites the children for a trip to the moon, but due to an unexpected accident, they end up traveling through the universe on the wildest "school field trip" of their lives! "Ladies and Aliens! Welcome To The Space Show!"

A tiny mountain village in a remote woodland region. Five primary school kids have come together in this idyllic spot in order to spend their summer holidays at a camp. At first the children enjoy carefree days amidst unspoiled nature far away from adult supervision. But their life changes dramatically when they come across what they believe to be a small dog, badly in need of help. The creature - known as Pochi - turns out not to be a dog at all but an alien on an important mission. It seems there is a mysterious substance on earth that is coveted throughout the universe. Pochi had almost found it but was so badly injured during a fight that he had to give up his search. Thanks to the children's help, the alien survives - and decides to reward them generously. "Where would you most like to travel?" is the question Pochi puts to his rescuers. Their answer is prompt, if vague: "As far as possible!" Pochi suggests they try the moon first of all, and so, the alien whisks away the kids to the satellite next door. This marks the beginning of an absolutely amazing adventure. During the course of their travels they discover that the substance coveted throughout the universe is in fact also integral to Japanese cuisine - and it just so happens that one of the kids has some of this mysterious substance in his pocket.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 14 October, 2012.