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A Ballad (2022): Cast

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A Ballad is a 2022 drama directed by Aida Begić, starring Marija Pikić as Meri, Gaia Tanović and Jasna Žalica. It runs 2 hours and was made on a reported $400,000 budget.

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A Ballad (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Aida Begić
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bosnian
Budget
$400K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Ballad About?

The premise of A Ballad without spoilers.

After a decade of marriage, Merjem-Meri returns to her family home with her young daughter, Mila. She finds herself trapped by the constraints of her small town and strained by complicated relationships with her mother and brother. Struggling to secure custody of Mila and unable to find stable employment, Meri seeks solace and a glimmer of hope through an audition for a local film production, despite the disapproval of those around her.

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Cast & crew

A Ballad Cast & Characters

Marija Pikić leads the cast as Meri, with Gaia Tanović as Mila and Jasna Žalica as Zafira. Directed by Aida Begić; 30 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

A Ballad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of A Ballad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Ballad?

A Ballad runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was A Ballad released?

A Ballad was released on August 13, 2022.

Who directed A Ballad?

A Ballad was directed by Aida Begić.

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Who is in the cast of A Ballad?

A Ballad stars Marija Pikić as Meri, Gaia Tanović as Mila and Jasna Žalica as Zafira, among 30 credited actors.

What was the budget of A Ballad?

A Ballad had a reported budget of $400,000.

Does A Ballad have a post-credit scene?

No. A Ballad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Ballad in?

The original language of A Ballad is Bosnian.

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