Would you travel across the galaxies to find your missing parent? Well, astronaut Roy McBride would, and does in the movie, Ad Astra, which is currently showing at cinemas.
The movie explores different storylines an inventive science fiction odyssey, as well as the love a son has for his toppie as Roy travels to the outer edges of the solar system (literally further than the ends of the earth) to find out what happened to his missing dad.
You see, Clifford McBride led a voyage to space 30 years ago. The ship and crew were never seen, or heard from again.
The mission to deep space also becomes a journey of self-discovery.
How could you not reflect on your life while alone with the stars and galaxies?
The drama hits the fan when he unravels a mystery and a power surge which threatens the survival of our planet.
He uncovers mysteries and secrets that could end up changing the nature of human existence forever.
Will we still have a place in the cosmos? Let’s see if Roy McBride will be able to save the world without risking his love for his dad.
Fliek stars Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Liv Tyler.
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