Losing Balance


1h 48m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Jessika is torn between being a good child and rebelling against her parents. When her father loses his job, the tension and arguments between her parents begin escalate. This negative home life is difficult for Jessika to navigate, especially since she is the only one trying to ke

Film Details

Also Known As
Draussen am see, Draußen am See
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Jessika is torn between being a good child and rebelling against her parents. When her father loses his job, the tension and arguments between her parents begin escalate. This negative home life is difficult for Jessika to navigate, especially since she is the only one trying to keep the family together. As the family sinks deeper into crisis, Jessika watches her family slowly disintegrate and eventually a shocking incident occurs. Her parents refuse to talk about what happened and try to maintain the facade of a happy family. Jessika's self preservation instinct finally kicks in and she realizes she has to make a radical change.

Film Details

Also Known As
Draussen am see, Draußen am See
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States February 2010

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (First Films World Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (International Features) February 4-14, 2010.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States February 2010 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (International Features) February 4-14, 2010.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (First Films World Competition) August 27-September 7, 2009.)