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Ballast

2008, Movie, 1h 36min

A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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...simultaneously bleak and beautiful, warm and sombre, this is what slice-of-life cinema should look and feel like.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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This might be called "mumblecore", but is entirely without the comedy this suggests. On the contrary, it is fiercely sober, even tragic.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Roger Ebert

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...is the very life of life. It observes three good, quiet people as they sink into depression, resentment and rebellion.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

What is Ballast about? Toggle content

In a small Mississippi Delta township, a single mother and her son struggle to survive. Their lives take a dramatic turn when an act of violence thrusts them into the world of a emotionally devastated store owner, awakening past conflicts. As they form an unlikely bond, they must confront their darkest fears and desires to move forward together.

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You can stream Ballast on: Apple TV Store

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