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The White Balloon

Unrated1h 25m1995Jafar Panahi
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%
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Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.

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FishMoneyCelebrationGoldfish

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Frequently asked questions

What is The White Balloon (1995) about?

Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.

Who stars in The White Balloon?

The White Balloon stars Aida Mohammadkhani (Razieh), Mohsen Kafili (Ali), Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee (Mother), Anna Borkowska (Old Lady), Mohammad Shahani (Soldier). The film was directed by Jafar Panahi.

How long is The White Balloon?

The White Balloon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated Unrated.

Is The White Balloon worth watching?

The White Balloon holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The White Balloon?

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