The Balcony
Watch TrailerSoviet eighties. A little town in the periphery. After his parents' divorce, 11-year-old Rolanas and his dad move in next door to same-aged Emilija. Friendship is born between the kids, however, shyness or fear of opening up makes them communicate through the wall, sitting in their own balconies, or through a socket connecting their flats. Emilija's parents also appear to be on the verge of divorce. The children discover common topics, activities. Unfortunately, a nearly tragic accident prevents Emilija to go to the balcony. This encourages both children to set out for a "real" date.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Balkonas |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Giedrė Beinoriūtė |
| Runtime | 46 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Balcony is a very strong film rated 7.6/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Elzbieta Degutytė
Emilija
Karolis Savickis
Rolanas
Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė
Rūta
Dovilė Tarvydaitė
Ina
Viktorija Kuodytė
Emilija's Mother
Rolandas Kazlas
Emilija's Father
Irmantas Bačelis
Rolanas' Father
Antanas Surgailis
Ina's Father
Nikol Kaufman
Marija
Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė
Kvass seller
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