THE WOMAN WHOSE HEAD WAS AN ASTEROID

THE WOMAN WHOSE HEAD WAS AN ASTEROID

2026 · 10 min · Science Fiction, Comedy

In the uncharted wild west of our solar system, two young astronauts embark on a mission to claim a newly discovered asteroid for their home country. But the journey holds unexpected surprises, as chaos and comedy ensue in this wild exploration of space mining and environmentalism.

Directed by Ganaël Dumreicher · Written by Ganaël Dumreicher

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