A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War.
Let The Balloon Go
A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War.
John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom.
Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.
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A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War. John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom. Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.
Awards
USA Hollywood Motion Picture Advisory Board
Award of Excellence
USA Festival of the Americas
Silver Award Winner
Running Time
78 mins
Production Company
Film Australia
Language
English
Genre
Drama
Telemovies and Features