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The Balloon Vendor is a 1974 drama about a young Italian boy who is faced with hardships when his father turns to drinking. His mother is forced to become a prostitute to make income for herself and her son. The boy dreams of joining the circus, and spends his days among the street vendors in his town learning the craft of street art. Soon he makes friends with a balloon vendor who takes an interest in the young boy and his heart tugging tale of hardship and dedication to his family.

The Balloon Vendor is a 1974 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.