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Balloon Animal

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A young circus performer, Poppy Valentine, is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. But while on a quick night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she finds herself captivated by small-town America, which then forces her to question everything.
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Rachel West AWFJ.org 04/20/2023
In Em Johnson’s Balloon Animal, circus life gets a fresh and sweet take as it serves as the backdrop for a young woman’s coming-of-age story. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 04/07/2023
3/4
Em Johnson’s Balloon Animal transcendent; her work is flawless and revealing, somber and reflective of the way life can suddenly stand up and slap us. It's transforming and emotional, quiet and packs a helluva punch Go to Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee 04/04/2023
B-
The movie is a bit meandering and shapeless, but the individual elements are strong, especially the bittersweet atmosphere of the dismantled circus. Go to Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat 09/07/2022
7/10
Balloon Animal is a simple tale with next-to-no embellishments, both visually and thematically, which is quite a feat for a film that revolves around a circus. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/12/2023 A great film about staying true to yourself, amidst the familial and societal pressures surrounding you. Loved the art direction and fantastic lead acting from Poppy. A star in the making! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Em Johnson

Director

Katherine Waddell

Poppy Valentine

Ilia Volok

Dark Valetine

Michael David Wilson

Actor

Danielle Baez

Lala Dean

Erin Rae Li

Sadie

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Synopsis A young circus performer, Poppy Valentine, is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. But while on a quick night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she finds herself captivated by small-town America, which then forces her to question everything.
Director
Em Johnson
Producer
Katherine Waddell, Ruvi Leider, Monica O'Hara
Screenwriter
Em Johnson
Production Co
Slated, First Bloom Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 7, 2023
Runtime
1h 28m
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