The Balcony

The Balcony

46 mins | Drama, Family | Oct. 16, 2008

Soviet 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.

The Balcony

46 mins | Drama, Family | Oct. 16, 2008

The Balcony
Soviet 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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers Monoklis
Original title Balkonas
Directors Giedrė Beinoriūtė
Writers Giedre Beinoriute

Cast

Karolis Savickis

as Rolanas

Elzbieta Degutyte

as Emilija

Irmantas Bačelis

as Rolanas' Father

Viktorija Kuodytė

as Emilija's Mother

Rolandas Kazlas

as Emilija's Father

Antanas Surgailis

as Ina's Father