L5: First City in Space

L5: First City in Space

In 100 years people will live among the planets. Come take a journey into the future.

1996 · 35 min · ★ 4.0 · Science Fiction

Ready for the countdown to tomorrow? Raring to swoop over the rippled red terrain of Mars or touch down on an icy comet? Or do you simply prefer to tune to Channel 29 of your virtual-reality set and join friends for fun and games? L5: First City in Space is your port of departure for all this and more.

Directed by Allan Kroeker

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Cast

Martha Henry Narrator (voice)
Rachel Walker Chieko Mori
Colin Fox Chieko's Grandfather
Denis Akiyama Chieko's Father
Geneviève Langlois Chieko's Mother
Kristen Bone Chieko's Friend
Leah Renee Chieko's Friend
Alisha Morrison Chieko's Friend
Cody Jones Chieko's Friend
Cecilley Carroll Chieko's Friend

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