The Black Balloon

The Black Balloon

Cast: Toni Collette, Gemma Ward, Luke Ford, Rhys Wakefield and Erik Thomson
Director: Elissa Down
Genre: Drama
Rated: M
Running Time:92 minutes
RRP: $39.95

When Thomas (Wakefield) and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in. His pregnant mother (Collette) has to take things easy and Thomas' father Simon (Thomson) puts him in charge of his autistic brother Charlie (Ford). Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend Jackie (Ward), faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie's unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that causes his pent up frustrations about his brother to pour out- in a story that is funny, confronting and ultimately heart-warming.

Special Features: Audio commentary with Elissa Down. Interviews with cast and crew. Photographic Slideshow.

The Black Balloon