Time Hoppers: The Silk Road

What it’s about

In 2050, four students at Vancouver's Aqli Academy—Abdullah, Aysha, Khalid, and Layla—accidentally discover a way to travel through time and find themselves in the past along the Silk Road. They face the evil time-traveling alchemist Fasid, who threatens the era's great scientists.

What hooks you

Director Flordeliza Dayrit brings an animated adventure with a young voice cast, including Jayce McKenzie and Emily Gin. The film is based on a web series, carries an educational angle, and features a Muslim character.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys animated adventures that mix time travel with historical settings, especially those who appreciate stories with diverse characters and a focus on science and discovery.