All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence, but his autistic brother Charlie thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend Jackie, accept his brother?
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in polychrome digital optical Dolby digital 5.1 NTSC video file DVD video region 1
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MPAA rating: PG-13 ; for some sexual content, a scene of violence, and brief strong language Class: NR
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Special features include: The making of the black balloon ; photo gallery ; audio commentary by director Elissa Down ; U.S. trailer ; Australian trailer ; previews Music by Michael Yezerski ; edited by Veronika Jenet ; Written by Elissa Down, Jimmy the exploder ; produced by Tristram Miall; directed by Elissa Down Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward Region 1, NTSC ; Dolby Digital 5.1 ; widescreen format Language: English Winner 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards including Best film, Best screenplay, Best director; Winner - Crystal Bear Berlin International Film Festival ; Special Mention Prism Award ; FCAA Award, best film
