A forgotten Korean-Canadian space opera where James Woods voices a warlord and the animation aged like milk left in a sunbeam.
The population of the planet Alcyone is split in two; the cultures of the Ceveans and the Storrions are locked in eternal war, destroying their home. Led by their priestess Amiel, the Ceveans constructed the Ark in an attempt to flee their world, but the Ark was ceased by the Storrions, enslaving some of the Ceveans and banishing the rest to the wastelands.
Acting
James Woods committing fully to villainous Jallak.
Practical Effects
Ambitious world-building despite budget constraints.
Director
Kenny Hwang
Chiara Zanni
Amarinth (voice)
Kirby Morrow
Rogan (voice)
James Woods
Jallak (voice)
Trevor Devall
Baramanda (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Empress Cathebel (voice)
Gerard Plunkett
Minister Eserbus (voice)
Fiona Hogan
Dr. Anders (voice)
Jason Simpson
Higgins (voice)
Sandy Fox
Jejune (voice)
Richard Newman
Umada (voice)
Ty Olsson
Lorris (voice)
Brian Dobson
Burke (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ark represents a rare 2000s collaboration between Korean animation studio Digital Dream Studio and Canadian voice talent, reflecting an era when international co-productions chased the success of Square's Final Fantasy film.
Despite its 5.5 rating, Ark developed a small cult following precisely because its dramatic voice performances clash so entertainingly with its uncanny valley character models.
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