
Tim, a loving father struggling to cope with his adventurous son's cancer diagnosis. In an effort to bring some joy to his child, who is weakened by treatments and forbidden to go outside, Tim brings him a red balloon from the boardwalk every day. When Tim begins to realize that instead of protecting his son, he is actually holding him back, the kindhearted balloon vendor becomes an unlikely ally, and Tim learns to enjoy every last moment with his son.
Directed by Avi Federgreen, Red Balloon leans on a strong ensemble — Gord Rand, Natalie Brown, Etienne Kellici — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2020.
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The story of a middle-aged woman with small children whose life is shaken up when two free-spirited twenty-somethings move in across the street.
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