Per Aspera Ad Astra

Per Aspera Ad Astra

2026 · 111 min · ★ 8.0 · Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Set in the near future, the story revolves around the emergence of the virtual dream reality technology "Good Dreams", which allows people to do whatever they desire within their self-created dreams. However, a crisis triggered by these dreams quietly unfolds.

Directed by Han Yan · Written by Han Yan

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