Phaethon - The Son of the Sun

Phaethon - The Son of the Sun (1972)

January 1st, 19720h 17min

Science Fiction, Animation, Fantasy
66%

Overview

Cosmonauts investigate an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. They believe that it might be the remains of a planet. Parallels are drawn to the Greek god Phaethon, who in Greek mythology was the son of the sun god Helios.


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