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Astro Boy
JAPAN · 2009

Astro Boy

David Bowers
father-son relationship artificial intelligence identity and acceptance redemption good versus evil
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Synopsis

Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.

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