# The White Balloon (1995)

> A determined Iranian girl turns a quest for the perfect New Year goldfish into a tender, quietly suspenseful journey through everyday obstacles.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31105

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Jafar Panahi
- Cast: Aida Mohammadkhani, Mohsen Kafili, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Anna Borkowska, Mohammad Shahani, Mohammad Bakhtiar, Aliasghar Smadi, Hamidreza Tahery
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112445/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, warm, poignant, family viewing, quiet afternoon

## Synopsis

A young girl embarks on a whimsical quest for the perfect goldfish, leading to unexpected challenges and heartwarming moments.

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