The Black Balloon

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The Black Balloon

Opened: December 5, 2008 Runtime: 1 hr. 37 min. Rated: PG-13 Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Gemma Ward, Luke Ford Genre: ArtHouse/Foreign, Drama

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Synopsis:
Thomas and his family who move to a new home where he starts at a new school. All he wants to do is to fit in, but when his pregnant mother has to take things easy, he is put in charge of his autistic older brother, Charlie. Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend, Jackie, then faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes pent-up frustrations towards his brother to pour out.
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  • 4

    Gemma Ward is smooth by cece_goldfield

    Gemma, Luke, and Rhys capture a good portion of screen time on this film about a family dealing with the up and down emotions attached to families...more

  • 5

    Amazing by FRONT_ROW_

    Wow, this is a no holds barred in your face reality check of what it is REALLY like to live with a child in a man's body. The film depicts this sad...more

  • 4

    Go see this movie... by CPW

    Based on the description many people will skip this movie. PLEASE DON'T MISS THIS ONE. The story is engaging, complex and at times uncomfortable...more