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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 film was released in Australian cinemas on 6 March 2008.
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.
Aug 20, 2014 · 42.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 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...
Dec 5, 2008 · 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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Mar 4, 2009 · 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. He can also make life for his family all but unbearable.
Adjusting to a new home and new school, a teen boy finds fitting in made more challenging when he's put in charge of his autistic brother. Watch trailers & learn more.
Thomas is turning 16. His Dad is in the army and they've just moved to a town in New South Wales; his mum is pregnant; his older brother, Charlie, who's autistic, has his own adolescent sexual issues.
