The Black Balloon (2008)

The Black Balloon (2008) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
Berlin International Film Festival
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Dolby TrueHD )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
96 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Elissa Down

Written By:
Elissa Down
Jimmy Jack

Actors:
Rhys Wakefield ..... Thomas Mollison
Luke Ford ..... Charlie Mollison
Toni Collette ..... Maggie Mollison
Erik Thomson ..... Simon Mollison
Gemma Ward ..... Jackie Masters
Lloyd Allison-Young ..... James
Nathin Butler ..... Chris
Lisa Kowalski ..... Sally
Firass Dirani ..... Russell
Aaron Glenane ..... Bucko
Andy Meritakis ..... Daniel
Henry Nixon ..... Trevor
Sally Evans ..... Girl on Bus
Kate Box ..... Elizabeth
Ryan Clark ..... Dean
Sofia Fedirchuk ..... Baby Sophie
Elle-May Patterson ..... Kylie
Ngoc Phan ..... Teacher's Aide

Synopsis:

In this Australian film from the producer of STRICTLY BALLROOM, Thomas (Rhys Wakefield, HOME AND AWAY) has a lot to contend with. Not only has the teenager just moved to a new school, but he also has to take care of his older brother Charlie (Luke Ford, THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR), who is autistic. As Thomas struggles in his relationship with Charlie, he also tries to win the heart of his new girlfriend (Gemma Ward, THE STRANGERS). THE BLACK BALLOON also stars Toni Collette (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) as Thomas and Charlie's pregnant mother.

When Thomas and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in. When his pregnant mother has to take things easy, his father Simon puts him in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie. Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie, faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out - in a story that is funny, confronting, and ultimately heart-warming. 'The Black Balloon' is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 July, 2012.

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