Balloon
“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”
DramaHistoryThriller
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
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A palpable sense of dread permeates this tense thriller. The oppressive atmosphere of East Germany fuels a desperate, high-stakes escape attempt. Every moment is a nerve-wracking race against an ever-closing net.
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