Welcome Home, Hayabusa (2012)

Plot

Kento Ohashi, played by Tatsuya Fujiwara, is an aspiring ion engine developer on a mission to launch the unmanned Hayabusa spacecraft. Haunted by his father Isao’s (Tomokazu Miura) past failure with the Nozomi probe, Kento strives to honor both his dreams and his father's legacy. As he navigates the challenges of the Hayabusa's ambitious seven-year journey, he encounters unforeseen twists and turns that test his resolve and ambition. The story beautifully intertwines family bonds with the relentless pursuit of innovation in the vastness of space.