Balloon
“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”
7.5
Rating
(454 votes)
2h 5m
Runtime
2018
Released
1
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
Ballon
Release Date
2018-09-27
Languages
English, German
Revenue
USD 11,859,396
Directors
Writers
Kit HopkinsScreenplay
Thilo RöscheisenScreenplay
Michael HerbigScreenplay
