After moving with his family and starting at a new school, Thomas (Rhys Wakefield) is put in charge of looking after his autistic brother Charlie (Luke Ford) when their pregnant mother (Toni Collette) is forced to take it easy. All Thomas wants is to be accepted and lead a normal life, but Charlie's antics cause him trouble at every turn. But, despite the constant frustration, Thomas gradually learns to appreciate his brother with help from his new girlfriend, Jackie (Gemma Ward). Directed by Elissa Down. With Erik Thomson, Firass Dirani and Ngoc Phan. Categories: Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2008.
Gemma Ward, Luke Ford and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Toni Collette in The Black Balloon
Luke Ford and Toni Collette in The Black Balloon
Luke Ford and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward in The Black Balloon
Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Luke Ford in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward in The Black Balloon
Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward, Luke Ford and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Toni Collette in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward in The Black Balloon
Gemma Ward and Rhys Wakefield in The Black Balloon
Luke Ford in The Black Balloon
Toni Collette in The Black Balloon
Luke Ford also appeared in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
Toni Collette also appeared in The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, The Dead Girl, The Hours, Towelhead, In Her Shoes, and Mary and Max.
Erik Thomson also appeared in The Boys Are Back.
Gemma Ward also appeared in The Strangers.