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Cast
Martha Henry
as Narrator (voice)
Rachel Walker
as Chieko Mori
Colin Fox
as Chieko's Grandfather
Denis Akiyama
as Chieko's Father
Geneviève Langlois
as Chieko's Mother
Kristen Bone
as Chieko's Friend
Leah Renee
as Chieko's Friend
Alisha Morrison
as Chieko's Friend
Cody Jones
as Chieko's Friend
Cecilley Carroll
as Chieko's Friend
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime0h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction
Votes3
DirectorToni Myers, Allan Kroeker
WritersToni Myers, Allan Kroeker
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsL5: First City in Space
About L5: First City in Space
Ready for the countdown to tomorrow? Raring to swoop over the rippled red terrain of Mars or touch down on an icy comet? Or do you simply prefer to tune to Channel 29 of your virtual-reality set and join friends for fun and games? L5: First City in Space is your port of departure for all this and more.
Directed by Toni Myers, Allan Kroeker, L5: First City in Space leans on a strong ensemble — Martha Henry, Rachel Walker, Colin Fox — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1996.
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