HEAVENS:
The
Boy
and
His
Robot
(Mechaverse:
Shōnen
to
Robotto)
Official
Poster
A
Galactic
Adventure
for
All
Ages
Official
Logline:
In
a
galaxy
fractured
by
warfare,
a
young
pilot
and
his
loyal
robot
navigate
through
a
universe
in
turmoil,
to
bring
peace
to
the
stars.
“HEAVENS:
The
Boy
and
His
Robot”
offers
a
blend
of
thrilling
action,
unique
humor,
and
deep
emotional
resonance,
creating
a
cinematic
experience
that
families
across
Asia
Pacific
will
treasure.
With its lavish visual effects and compelling narrative, the film has been celebrated by both audiences and critics. Described as “a dream masterpiece” by Aki Suda (菅田愛貴) of Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu, it has been lauded for its “enchanting” visuals and “spectacular” storytelling.
A
Historic
Re-Release
in
Japan
The
wide
re-release
in
Japan
signifies
not
only
a
cultural
bridge
but
is
also
a
testament
to
the
film’s
universal
appeal.
This
event
is
a
landmark
for
Singaporean
cinema,
proving
its
potential
to
engage
and
captivate
international
audiences
beyond
arthouse
and
dramatic
films.
Critics
have
hailed
it
as
a
pivotal
moment,
calling
the
film
a
“visually
impressive
blockbuster”
and
epic
heartwarming
narrative
that
resonates
with
viewers
of
all
ages.
A
Grand
Debut
at
Fantasporto
2025
At
Fantasporto,
one
of
the
world’s
premier
genre
film
festivals,
“HEAVENS:
The
Boy
and
His
Robot”
stands
out
among
600
feature
film
submissions,
and
was
selected
as
one
of
only
23
for
the
feature
film
competition.
“HEAVENS:
The
Boy
and
His
Robot”
will
represent
the
debut
of
Singapore
cinema
in
Fantasporto’s
45-year
history.
This
nomination
not
only
highlights
the
film’s
artistic
merit
but
also
marks
a
significant
achievement
for
Singaporean
filmmakers
on
the
global
stage.
A
Testament
to
Creativity
and
Perseverance
Directed
by
the
visionary
Rich
Ho,
the
film
is
the
result
of
12
years
of
dedication
and
perseverance,
reflecting
a
journey
that
began
from
a
small
modest
public
housing
flat
in
Singapore.
The
production
traversed
global
borders
and
cultures,
resulting
in
a
cinematic
piece
worked
on
by
hundreds
of
cast
and
crew
from
all
over
the
world.
“This
project
was
born
out
of
a
deep
desire
to
encourage
others
to
never
give
up.
I
also
wanted
to
show
how,
with
love
and
respect
(humor
and
food
too),
the
world
can
learn
to
work
and
walk
together
towards
a
common
vision,”
says
Ho,
emphasizing
the
film’s
message
of
hope,
collaboration,
and
the
transformative
power
of
dreams.
Critical
Acclaim
and
Industry
Praise
With
its
lavish
visual
effects
and
compelling
narrative,
the
film
has
already
made
history
at
multiple
international
festivals:
- Fantasporto 2025 (Portugal) – 1st Singaporean film ever nominated for Best International Feature Film in the festival’s 45-year history, eligible for at least eight other awards.
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2024 (Canada) – 1st Singaporean film ever nominated for Best First International Feature Film in the festival’s 28-year history.
- Les Utopiales de Nantes 2024 (France) – 1st Singaporean film ever nominated for Best International Feature Film in the festival’s 24-year history.
- Trieste Science+Fiction Film Festival 2024 (Italy) – Significant nomination for Best International Feature Film (Asteroid Award), though not the first Singaporean film nominated in the festival’s history, it underscores the film’s international recognition.
- Grant Watson, Fiction Machine: “Boasting lavish visual effects, this science fiction giant robot epic looks just the sort of glossy, visually impressive blockbuster to compete internationally.”
- Sean Parker, 25YL: “Everything about HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot is enchanting. It’s a film that proves family adventure can be both heartwarming and spectacular.”
- Chris Jones, Overly Honest Reviews: “HEAVENS signifies a pivotal moment for the Singaporean cinematic landscape. It reminds us that the boundaries of cinema are as limitless as the universe itself.”
- Rupert Bottenberg, Fantasia International Film Festival: “Rich Ho’s ambitious and spectacular introduction of his HEAVENS universe has at last launched into the stratosphere. HEAVENS demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.”
- Giles Edwards, 366 Weird Movies: “A heartwarming and comedic story about Kai and his Mecha.”
- Théo Darmana, atuvu.ca: “A science fiction gem that will amaze the whole family.”
- Zed Kosnar, desdeabajo.net: “HEAVENS is a great example of not giving up when you want to bring your dreams and ideas to life. And we need more of those.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience this historic moment in theaters, starting with Japan on 28th February 2025. “HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot” invites families to share in a story where the bond between a boy and his robot can change the fate of worlds.
View HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robot (Mechaverse: Shōnen to Robotto) Official Trailer for Japan here
https://www.heavensentertainment.com/
https://x.com/heavens_ent_sg/
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Official
Movie
in
Japan
Website:
https://mechaverse.jp
Official
Japan
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Official
Japan
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