The Balcony (2008)

The Balcony

2008

Drama Family

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Giedrė Beinoriūtė

Cast

Antanas Surgailis as Ina's Father

Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė as Kvass seller

Dovilė Tarvydaitė as Ina

Elzbieta Degutytė as Emilija

Irmantas Bačelis as Rolanas' Father

Karolis Savickis as Rolanas

Nikol Kaufman as Marija

Rolandas Kazlas as Emilija's Father