The Balcony
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46mins
Directed by
Giedrė Beinoriūtė,
Starring
Karolis Savickis,
Elzbieta Degutyte,
Irmantas Bačelis,
Viktorija Kuodytė
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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.