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Rocketship

Rocketship

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Rocketship

2025

0h 11m

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Drama

Overview

Two neglected sisters set out to retrieve their mentally ill mother from a playground, discovering grit, tenderness, and childhood resilience along the way.

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Chelsea Rendon

Angel

Mila Ibarra

Iris

Sammi Corona-Lampa

Deedee

Gloria Laino

Gloria Laino

Noemi

Creative team

Directed by: Iris Almaraz
Written by: Iris Almaraz
Produced by: Iris Almaraz
Erin Ploss-Campoamor

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