Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space is an anime film that premiered in spring 1982, produced by Sunrise.

About the production: the story comes from an original script, the film runs about 140 minutes and its current status is "finished".

Its main genres are action, drama, mecha and sci-fi, with themes such as War, Military, Space and Space Opera.

On AniList, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space has an average score of 76%, a very good score, and appears on 14,357 users' lists.

The franchise continues in or follows from: Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen, Kidou Senshi Gundam 0083: STARDUST MEMORY and Kidou Senshi Ζ Gundam.

The One Year War comes to a close, as the Zeon forces now retreat back into space. Amuro learns much more about his Newtype abilities and tries to use them the best way he can. He's pushed to his limit as he encounters the infamous Char Aznable once again. He also falls in love with a mysterious woman named Lalah Sune, who knows the full potential of the Newtype abilities. The greatest battle is about to begin, as many loved ones fall to the power of war. Can the Earth Federation defeat the Principality of Zeon? Can Char prove that he's a better Newtype than Amuro? All these questions will be answered now... (Source: Otakufreakmk2)

Official synopsis from AniList.