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Lunar Miners' Kids Embark on Adventure in Sci-Fi Film 'Crater'

Isaiah Russell-Bailey as Caleb and Scott Mescudi as Michael in "Crater"
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Five teenagers in space suits face the camera. The girl stands closest in view, her space suit white unlike the rest of the orange ones. Hers is the only face you can see clearly and she looks alarmed.
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Overview

  • The sci-fi adventure film "Crater" takes place on a lunar mining colony where families hope to earn passage to a habitable planet.
  • The story follows a young protagonist, Caleb, who goes on a road trip with friends to find a mysterious crater his father directed him to before dying.
  • The film has dystopian undertones regarding oppressive labor practices but remains family-friendly.
  • "Crater" develops an emotional core that enhances the story beyond the adventure.
  • The film is directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez for Disney.