When Thomas (Wakefield) and his family move to a new home and he has to start at a new school, all he wants is to fit in.

When his pregnant Mother (Collette) has to take it easy, he is put in charge of his autistic older brother Charlie (Ford). Thomas with the help of his new girlfriend Jackie (Ward) faces his biggest challenge yet. Charlie’s unusual antics take Thomas on an emotional journey that cause his pent-up frustrations about his brother to pour out, in a story that’s funny, shocking, and ultimately heart-warming.

The Black Balloon is a coming of age story about fitting in, discovering teenage love and accepting your family.