Balloon (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2010, Balloon is a drama film directed by Chan Tai-Lee, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. He feels like a bloated balloon; he wonders if he still breathes. He bumps into a girl who once sat next to him at school, he wonders if it means anything to revisit the memories of secondary school. Or does he merely want to prove how incapable of breathing they all have become? Once she dreamt about becoming a dancer, now she works as a yoga instructor, teaching others as well as herself to breathe properly. Balloon vividly portrays the disillusionment, loneliness and nostalgia of people who have been working for almost a decade. Just how jaded have we all become?
Who’s in it. Balloon stars Franco Chan as Grass Jelly and Onnie Chan On Yin as Ice.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 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 Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balloon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balloon (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balloon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balloon worth watching?
- Balloon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balloon?
- Balloon stars Franco Chan and Onnie Chan On Yin.
- When was Balloon released?
- Balloon was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.