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Balloon (2018)
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Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
Cast
Karoline Schuchas Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mückeas Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittbergas Petra Wetzel
David Krossas Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenriederas Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbleras Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmannas Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukuliesas Erik Baumann
Emily Kuscheas Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoffas Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülkas Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitzas Lieutenant Strehle
Bernd Michael Ladeas Colonel Witzke
Christian Nätheas Captain Heym
Facts
| Release date | September 27, 2018 |
| Runtime | 125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, History |
| Original title | Ballon |
| Language | DE |
| Box office | $11,859,396 |
| IMDb | tt7125774 |
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Questions
How long is Balloon?
Balloon runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Balloon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 504 votes, which places it #48 of 331 films released in 2018 in this index (top 86%) and #262 among 2511 thriller titles.
Who directed Balloon?
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Manitou's Shoe (2001), (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004).
Who stars in Balloon?
Karoline Schuch as Doris Strelzyk; Friedrich Mücke as Peter Strelzyk; Alicia von Rittberg as Petra Wetzel; David Kross as Günter Wetzel; Jonas Holdenrieder as Frank Strelzyk; Tilman Döbler as Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk.
Where can I watch the trailer for Balloon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/108090.
