Balloon (2020)

"One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War."Movie
Audience Score
75
Balloon
StarringKaroline SchuchFriedrich MückeAlicia von Rittberg
DirectorMichael Herbig
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NR 2 hr 5 minFeb 21st, 2020Drama, History, Thriller
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 21st, 2020
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 7th, 2020 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$11,859,396 (Worldwide)
Original Language:German
Production Companies:Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal, herbX film
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