Science Fiction
United Kingdom
The movie "Journey to the Far Side of the Sun," also known as "Doppelgänger," was released in 1969 and is a science fiction film directed by Robert Parrish. The film's premise follows the story of astronaut Glenn Ross, played by Roy Thinnes, who is sent on a mission to explore a newly discovered planet that is located on the opposite side of the sun. The planet is believed to be a mirror image of Earth and is named "Planet Omega."
During the journey, their spaceship experiences a malfunction, and Ross and Kane, played by Ian Hendry, crash-land on the planet. Kane is critically injured in the crash, and while Ross tries to seek help, he discovers that the planet is indeed a mirror image of Earth, but everything is slightly different, including the appearance of the people.
After spending several weeks on the planet, Ross is finally rescued and taken back to Earth. However, he soon realizes that he has actually returned to a parallel universe, and everything he knew about himself and his life has changed. He struggles to convince others of his truth and embarks on a mission to return to the mirror Earth with the hope of finding his true home.
The film's plot highlights themes of duality, identity, and perception, and the story's twists and turns keep the audience engaged until the very end. Overall, "Journey to the Far Side of the Sun" is a classic science fiction film that explores the unknown and challenges our understanding of the universe.
