My White Balloon (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2011, My White Balloon is a drama film directed by Kiwi Chow Kwun-Wai, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. A 16-year-old girl falls in love with a boy and gets pregnant. The boy wants nothing to do with the baby, and the girl's mother, believing she's doing the right thing, forces her daughter to get an abortion. This story may happen everywhere, and we may read about them everyday in the news. However, what sets The White Balloon apart from those stories is the emotional journey the girl and her mother take as they realize that they have no one in the world but each other.
Who’s in it. My White Balloon stars Lam Yan Tung as Sze Yau, Ivy Pang as Sze Yau's Mother and Chow Pui Hang as Sze Yau's Boyfriend.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, My White Balloon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My White Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of My White Balloon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My White Balloon (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My White Balloon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My White Balloon worth watching?
- My White Balloon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My White Balloon?
- My White Balloon stars Lam Yan Tung, Ivy Pang and Chow Pui Hang.
- When was My White Balloon released?
- My White Balloon was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.