Review of Ballast (2008) by Heather M — 04 Oct 2008

Moving and understated. A wonderful first film.

This review of Ballast (2008) was written by Heather M on 04 Oct 2008.

Ballast has generally received positive reviews.

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By David S (4,459) on 11 Nov 2011

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