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Balloon

2018-09-27 · 125 min · ★ 7.5

Thriller · Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Michael Herbig
Production companies
Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal, herbX film
Countries
France, Germany
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 11,859,396

Top Cast

Karoline SchuchKaroline SchuchDoris Strelzyk
Friedrich MückeFriedrich MückePeter Strelzyk
Alicia von RittbergAlicia von RittbergPetra Wetzel
David KrossDavid KrossGünter Wetzel
Jonas HoldenriederJonas HoldenriederFrank Strelzyk
Tilman DöblerTilman DöblerAndreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas KretschmannThomas KretschmannLieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald KukuliesRonald KukuliesErik Baumann
Emily KuscheEmily KuscheKlara Baumann
Ulrich BrandhoffUlrich BrandhoffLieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian HülkSebastian HülkSenior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo BaulitzKai Ivo BaulitzLieutenant Strehle
Bernd Michael LadeBernd Michael LadeColonel Witzke
Christian NätheChristian NätheCaptain Heym
Timur BartelsTimur BartelsPrivate Kenner
Bernd StegemannBernd StegemannWerner Meissner (SED-District Leader)
Till PatzPeterchen Wetzel
Ben TeichmannAndreas Wetzel
Peter PragerPeter PragerGünter's Stepfather
Antje TraueAntje TraueKindergarten Teacher (Ulrike Piehl)

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