Amazing film. Surpasses most attempts at "realism" by leaps and bounds. The director really mastered the tone. It's kind of obvious that the actors are "non-professional" in some cases, but it doesn't ultimately remove you too much.
And Tarra Riggs as the mother is simply amazing.
This review of Ballast (2008) was written by Marvin H on 11 Oct 2008.
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