In is 1986 and space exploration is in full swing. Gifted 11-year-old Jim and his father, an astrophysicist, move to a new town. There, Jim and his new classmate Ema participate in a young scientists\u2019 competition. Disappointed by his father, who gave up his planned space mission after the death of Jim\u2019s mother, Jim becomes obsessed with the competition and persuades Ema to join his dangerous plan \u2013 building a real hot-air balloon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Olivier Pairoux <\/strong>is director, writer, script doctor, creative and artistic director. He studied directing at IAD. He works as a production designer and artistic director for several Belgian TV channels, as well as an artistic director for major brand campaigns. SpaceBoy<\/em> is his debut feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n