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The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian comedy-drama film starring Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first-time feature film director, Elissa Down .
The Black Balloon: Directed by Elissa Down. With Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson. All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity.
A tender and witty portrayal of a family coping with autism, The Black Balloon is heartfelt without being schmaltzy or moralizing. Read Critics Reviews
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- Elissa Down
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- Rhys Wakefield
Aug 20, 2014 · 236. 61K views 9 years ago. Subscribe to Exclusive Media for all the latest trailers and movie clips http://bit.ly/1m2iRIl When Thomas and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a...
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Mar 4, 2009 · Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. At the center of "The Black Balloon" is Toni Collette 's performance as the mother of an autistic son. The way she meets this challenge opens a way to understand all the other characters. Her son Charlie can be sweet and lovable.
Apr 15, 2011 · Australian film The Black Balloon starring Toni Collette and Gemma Ward. Directed by Elissa Down and written by Jimmy The Exploder.
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The Black Balloon. Summaries. All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie, accept his brother? Thomas is turning 16.