Balloon

Year: 2019

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: Tibetan

Director: Pema Tseden

Drama

Set against the backdrop of the Tibetan grasslands, this film portrays the quiet existence of a family consisting of Darje, Drolkar, their three sons, and a grandfather. An unexpected event involving a condom disrupts the family's peaceful life, creating awkwardness and posing difficult choices. The story explores themes of life, death, and the complex relationship between spiritual beliefs and everyday reality, questioning what truly holds significance within the cycle of existence.

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