Ballast
Ballast
2012, English. Directed by Mirjam de With.
Between the rural green meadows and pink cakes guests gather for a romantic wedding. Master of ceremonies Ellen tries to make this an unforgettable day, but gets entangled in the monkeyshine of her half sister, the infidelity of her husband, the first love of her daughter, the antics of her mother and the ropes of a hot airballoon. Will they find that only their fear stands in the way of their happiness? Who will throw the ballast overboard and take off?
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 29 September 2012
- Written by
- Anke Boerstra
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Ballast runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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Ballast isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ballast?
If you liked Ballast, try Lady Macbeth, The Aeronauts, Wedding Crashers.
Who directed Ballast?
Ballast (2012) was directed by Mirjam de With and stars Isa Hoes, Kees Boot, Teuntje Post.