This is a first rate film that creates a specific sense of place, so much so that the place almost becomes a character in the film. Spare, beautifully shot, very good performances by an unknown cast, Ballast is NOT to be missed.
Good luck finding it in a theatre near you!
This review of Ballast (2008) was written by F Clark W on 12 Jan 2009.
Ballast has generally received positive reviews.
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