The Balcony

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.

Cast

Elzbieta Degutytė

as Emilija

Karolis Savickis

as Rolanas

Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė

as Rūta

Dovilė Tarvydaitė

as Ina

Viktorija Kuodytė

as Emilija's Mother

Rolandas Kazlas

as Emilija's Father

Irmantas Bačelis

as Rolanas' Father

Antanas Surgailis

as Ina's Father

Nikol Kaufman

as Marija

Daiva Siurblytė-Juškienė

as Kvass seller

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