The Astronot (2018)

Daniel was a recluse who shut out the world yet longed to touch the moon. Sandy was a light whose warmth melted his heart and propelled him to the stars.

Director:

Tim Cash

Writer:

Pennan Brae

Stars:

Pennan Brae, Kiran Cash, Tim Cash

61 wins & 96 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Pennan Brae	...	Daniel McKovsky
Kiran Cash	...	Danny McKovsky
Tim Cash	...	Walter McKovsky
Brittany Dixon	...	Hilda McKovsky
Todd Hanson	...	Rick Allister
Jared Rasic	...	Jake Follinger
Sandy Silver	...	Aunt Hilda McKovsky
Yuvia Storm	...	Sandy Allister

Storyline

Daniel McKovsky was a lost soul drifting across the universe. On his own for 30 years, he spends his nights staring up at the heavens, a brass telescope his sole companion. As he gazes upward, his mind drifts back to that day when as a boy his father didn't return from World War II. Having already lost his mother at childbirth, this second blow sends Daniel down a dark path of isolation deep into the backwoods of Central Oregon. As he stares up at the moon in the 1950s and 60s, Daniel dreams of becoming an astronaut. The irony though is he rarely ventures far from his own surroundings. The sole spark in his life at this time was following the space race between the United States and Soviet Union to become the first nation to reach the moon. In 1969 Daniel's life got bumped out of orbit. A young postal worker named Sandy walked up his driveway with a package for him. She was the antithesis of Daniel; outgoing and vivacious versus his quiet, withdrawn nature. Their styles intertwined ...

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Plot Keywords:

moon landing | oregon | astronomy | feature film | nasa | 

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Taglines:

He wanted to touch the moon. With her help, he'd reach the stars.

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 May 2018 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bend, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Far From Earth Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The opening scenes of 'The Astronot' were filmed in a 1940s era cottage along the banks of the Deschutes River in Central Oregon.

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Soundtracks

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Written by Pennan Brae
Performed by Pennan Brae

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