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The Balcony
The Balcony

The Balcony

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Lithuanian

Runtime

46 mins

Rating

7.6/10

Release Date

16 October 2008

Country

Lithuania

Cast

Karolis Savickis

Karolis Savickis

Rolanas

Elzbieta Degutyte

Elzbieta Degutyte

Emilija

Irmantas Bačelis

Irmantas Bačelis

Rolanas' Father

Viktorija Kuodytė

Viktorija Kuodytė

Emilija's Mother

Rolandas Kazlas

Rolandas Kazlas

Emilija's Father

Dovile Tarvydaite

Dovile Tarvydaite

Ina

Antanas Surgailis

Antanas Surgailis

Ina's Father

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