

The Red Balloon(1956)
Something to uplift your spirit.
A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.
Movie: The Red Balloon
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Pascal's Father
Pascal's Mother
Little Girl with Blue Balloon
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