The Balcony

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Giedrė Beinoriūtė

Writers

Giedrė Beinoriūtė

Language

Lithuanian

Country

Lithuania

Release date

17 October 2008

Ensemble

Cast

• Elzbieta Degutytė

  Emilija

• Karolis Savickis

  Rolanas

• 

  Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė

  Rūta

• Dovilė Tarvydaitė

  Ina

• 

  Viktorija Kuodytė

  Emilija's Mother

• 

  Rolandas Kazlas

  Emilija's Father

• 

  Irmantas Bačelis

  Rolanas' Father

• Antanas Surgailis

  Ina's Father

• Nikol Kaufman

  Marija

• Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė

  Kvass seller

• 

  Aldona Vederaitė

  Grandma