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The Black Balloon (2008)

Thomas is turning 16. His dad's in the army and they've just moved to a town in New South Wales; his mom is pregnant; his older brother, Charlie, who's autistic, has his own adolescent sexual issues. Thomas finds Charlie an embarrassment in public, so when Thomas is attracted to Jackie, a girl in his swim class, Charlie presents any number of obstacles when she drops by their house, when the three of them go for a walk, and during a family birthday dinner. Can Thomas find a way to enter the world of teen romance and still be his brother's keeper, or is Charlie's disability going to prove more than Thomas can handle?

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rhys WakefieldRhys WakefieldThomas Mollison
  • Photo of Luke FordLuke FordCharlie Mollison
  • Photo of Toni ColletteToni ColletteMaggie Mollison
  • Photo of Erik ThomsonErik ThomsonSimon Mollison
  • Photo of Gemma WardGemma WardJackie Masters
  • Photo of Sarah WoodsSarah WoodsWoman Next Door
  • Photo of Sam FraserSam FraserKid Next Door
  • Photo of Zelie BullenZelie BullenMother in Van
  • Photo of Anthony PhelanAnthony PhelanMr. Masters
  • Photo of Deborah PiperDeborah PiperJanet-Social Worker

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