Overview

While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.

Cast

Mustafa Bekiroglu, Kennon Bltut, Eléonore Hendricks, Francesca LaPrelle, Miranda LaPrelle, Larry Sloman, Ava Rawski, Angel Rosa

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What is "The Black Balloon" about?

While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.

When was "The Black Balloon" released?

The Black Balloon was released in 2012.

Who stars in "The Black Balloon"?

The cast includes Mustafa Bekiroglu, Kennon Bltut, Eléonore Hendricks, Francesca LaPrelle.

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