Blue Balloons

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About the film

Genre

Drama

Runtime

1h 30m

Released

2017

Director

Emily Troedson

Producer

Emily Troedson

Writer

Emily Troedson

Cast

Chari Eckmann, George Brust, Susan Brava, Máire Higgins, Gabriel Rysdahl, Ellen Engelson, Jim Westcott

Awards & recognition

Twin Cities Film Fest

Official Selection

CARE Film Festival

Women in Film Award

Act One Screenplay Competition

Quarterfinalist

What people are saying

Worth watching! This movie portrayed the journey of a family as they dealt with their mother’s/wife’s cancer diagnosis. The music was beautiful and the ending was very touching. The acting was excellent.

LL

Amazon Review

A very good movie! I found the acting to be exquisite by all, great cast, very believable. The staircase scene in the end brought a smile to my face but also put tears in my eyes. Deep feeling movie. I highly recommend it.

GR

Amazon Review

Beautiful understated portrayal of loss. The film beautifully and subtly portrays in understated fashion the grind of getting through "normal" life day to day while supporting a family member through cancer... It will deeply resonate with anyone who's been there.

Sarah J. Haynes

Amazon Review

Great indie and directorial debut! A personal portrayal of having a sick parent and its effects on the whole family. A very personal story that feels universal to all.

AC

Amazon Review