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The Balcony (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.
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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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Genre:Drama, Family
Written By:Giedrė Beinoriūtė
In Theaters:11/11/2008
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Runtime:46 minutes
Studio:Monoklis
Cast
Giedrė Beinoriūtė
Director
Elzbieta Degutytė
Emilija
Karolis Savickis
Rolanas
Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė
Rūta
Dovilė Tarvydaitė
Ina
Viktorija Kuodytė
Emilija's Mother
Rolandas Kazlas
Emilija's Father
Irmantas Bačelis
Rolanas' Father
Antanas Surgailis
Ina's Father
Nikol Kaufman
Marija
Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė
Kvass seller
Aldona Vederaitė
Grandma
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