19 Feb 1999
October Sky
Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
My Father's Shoes
A father recounts to his daughter the extraordinary journey of four young explorers throughout the world. Fascinated by this story, the little girl will discover that the adventure told to her by her father is at border between reality and fiction.
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Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez Steliana
Marcel Iureș Dumitru Dan
Julia Marcan Steliana (young)
Ciobanu Petru Dumitru Dan (puppet)
Veronica Stoian Steliana (puppet)
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