Balloon

A taut, nerve-shredding race against a watchful state, grounded in ordinary family fear and quiet courage.

Directed by

Michael Herbig

Genres

Thriller, Drama, History

Starring

Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg

Tagline

One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Freedom, family, survival, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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