Review of Ballast (2008) by Shumaï C — 21 Feb 2008

La vÃ en la Berlinale,director a tener en cuenta. VisiÃ³n diferente e intensa de las relaciones familiares. Buena!

This review of Ballast (2008) was written by Shumaï C on 21 Feb 2008.

Ballast has generally received positive reviews.

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