The Balcony (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2008, The Balcony is a drama and family film directed by Giedrė Beinoriūtė, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet eighties. A little town in the periphery. After his parents' divorce, 11-year-old Rolanas and his dad move in next door to same-aged Emilija. Friendship is born between the kids, however, shyness or fear of opening up makes them communicate through the wall, sitting in their own balconies, or through a socket connecting their flats. Emilija's parents also appear to be on the verge of divorce. The children discover common topics, activities. Unfortunately, a nearly tragic accident prevents Emilija to go to the balcony. This encourages both children to set out for a "real" date.
Who’s in it. The Balcony stars Karolis Savickis as Rolanas, Elzbieta Degutyte as Emilija, Irmantas Bačelis as Rolanas' Father and Viktorija Kuodytė as Emilija's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Balcony has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Balcony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Balcony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Balcony (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Balcony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Balcony worth watching?
- The Balcony holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Balcony?
- The Balcony stars Karolis Savickis, Elzbieta Degutyte, Irmantas Bačelis, Viktorija Kuodytė and Rolandas Kazlas.
- When was The Balcony released?
- The Balcony was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.