Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Karoline Schuch
Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mücke
Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittberg
Petra Wetzel
David Kross
Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenrieder
Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbler
Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülk
Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Lieutenant Strehle
Frequently Asked Questions
Balloon was released on September 27, 2018.
The runtime of Balloon is 2h 5m.
Balloon is a Thriller, Drama, History movie.
Balloon has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Balloon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
The main cast of Balloon includes Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg.
Balloon is originally in German.