One Small Step
Directed by Andrew Chesworth, Bobby Pontillas
Produced by Taiko Studios
A heartwarming animated short about a Chinese-American girl's dream of becoming an astronaut, anchored by her loving relationship with her father and the quiet dignity of immigrant aspiration.
Luna is a vibrant young Chinese-American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. From the day she witnesses a rocket launching into space on TV, Luna is driven to reach for the stars. In the big city, Luna lives with her loving father Chu, who supports her with a humble shoe repair business he runs out of his garage. As Luna grows up, she enters college, facing adversity of all kinds in pursuit of her dreams.
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