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The Black Balloon
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PG13,1hr 37min
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December 5, 2008
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NeoClassics Films
Synopsis: An adolescent boy from a most idiosyncratic family attempts to adjust to his new neighborhood as his 16th birthday looms on the horizon in this family drama from director Elissa Down. Thomas is about to turn 16, and as if adjusting to a new neighborhood, a new school, and new friends isn't enough for a teenage boy to contend with, his family is about as unpredictable as they come. His autistic older brother, Charlie, suffers from ADD, and attends a special school on the days that he actually chooses ... Full Synopsis
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For the most part, this unblinking family drama packs a visceral punch. Thomas' journey toward acceptance is blessedly free of noble lessons and filled with real people. Full Review
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68
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Erik Thomson in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Luke Ford, left, and Rhys Wakefield in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Gemma Ward, left, and Rhys Wakefield in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Rhys Wakefield, left, and Toni Collette in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Gemma Ward, left, and director Elissa Down on the set of "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Rhys Wakefield, center, and Luke Ford, right, in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
Gemma Ward, left, and Rhys Wakefield in "The Black Balloon" (NeoClassics Films)
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