Ballast (2012)

Name: Ballast
Director: Mirjam de With
Released: 2012-09-29
Duration: 49 min
Cast: Isa Hoes, Kees Boot, Teuntje Post, Bert Hana

Director: Mirjam de With

Cast: Isa Hoes, Kees Boot, Teuntje Post, Bert Hana

Runtime49 min

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Between the rural green meadows and pink cakes guests gather for a romantic wedding. Master of ceremonies Ellen tries to make this an unforgettable day, but gets entangled in the monkeyshine of her half sister, the infidelity of her husband, the first love of her daughter, the antics of her mother and the ropes of a hot airballoon. Will they find that only their fear stands in the way of their happiness? Who will throw the ballast overboard and take off?

Critical Reception & Ratings

Ballast (2012), directed by Mirjam de With, is a critically acclaimed film that has received positive reviews from critics. The film has not been recognized with any major awards or nominations, but it has garnered strong audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.0 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%.

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Ballast from 2012 directed by Mirjam de With offers a whimsical yet poignant exploration of family dynamics and the pursuit of happiness, with standout performances from the ensemble cast including Isa Hoes and Kees Boot. Director de With's unique blend of comedy and drama provides a delightful and thoughtful take on the complexities of human relationships.

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Ballast is a 2008 American drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Lance Hammer. It competed in the Dramatic category at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography. The film received six nominations at the 24th Independent Spirit Awards.