
The Balcony
Drama · Family
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Elzbieta Degutytė
Elzbieta Degutytė
Emilija
Elzbieta Degutytė
Emilija
Karolis Savickis
Karolis Savickis
Rolanas
Karolis Savickis
Rolanas


Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė
Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė
Rūta
Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė
Rūta
Dovilė Tarvydaitė
Dovilė Tarvydaitė
Ina
Dovilė Tarvydaitė
Ina


Viktorija Kuodytė
Viktorija Kuodytė
Emilija's Mother
Viktorija Kuodytė
Emilija's Mother


Rolandas Kazlas
Rolandas Kazlas
Emilija's Father
Rolandas Kazlas
Emilija's Father


Irmantas Bačelis
Irmantas Bačelis
Rolanas' Father
Irmantas Bačelis
Rolanas' Father
Antanas Surgailis
Antanas Surgailis
Ina's Father
Antanas Surgailis
Ina's Father
Nikol Kaufman
Nikol Kaufman
Marija
Nikol Kaufman
Marija
Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė
Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė
Kvass seller
Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė
Kvass seller
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