Touch the sky

Oct 2, 2012

1h 29m

★ 0.0

Overview

This documentary follows the founder of Cirque du Soleil, Guy Laliberte, as he makes his way to the International Space Station (ISS). From the thrill of training in Star City, floating through the confines of the ISS and literally watching the world go by, to seeing sparks as we re-enter the atmosphere, viewers follow Guy as he lives the risks. They will also be touched by the fascinating cosmonauts and astronauts who make up the global space community encountered during this phenomenal adventure. What emerges is an unprecedented insight into the world of space exploration.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Guy Laliberté

Alexei Leonov

Mikhail Tyurin

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Touch the sky

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Touch the sky Trailers

Cast

Guy Laliberté

Alexei Leonov

Mikhail Tyurin

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