★ 7.2
The Tunnel
2001
MOVIE INFORMATION
Balloon
“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”
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.
Release date
2018-09-27
Director
Michael Herbig
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STORY
Movie Overview
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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Our Review
Balloon is a thriller, drama, history released in 2018. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Michael Herbig.
With a runtime of 125 minutes, Balloon offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its thriller, drama, history style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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