Balloon (Ballon)

Is Balloon (Ballon) right for your family?

Movie 2018 125 min

Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.

What's inside

Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. 12 (BR)

Likely present: Family themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The title and synopsis suggest a thriller with historical and escape themes.

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