Losing Balance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Losing Balance is a drama film directed by Felix Fuchssteiner, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Jessika, a precocious teenage girl with loving parents and a good-natured older sister, is the center of a slightly eccentric family. A series of small events disrupts their delicately balanced ecosystem. Jessika's father loses his job and becomes bored and despondent, while Jessika's mother reenters the workforce and becomes empowered. These events act as catalysts for the slow, painful disintegration of the family, with each member committing shocking acts of alienation and self-destruction. Desperately wanting her family but at the same time desiring her adolescent independence, Jessika struggles to find the best way to restore a balance.
Who’s in it. Losing Balance stars Elisa Schlott as Jessika Borowski, Petra Kleinert as Tine Borowski, Michael Lott as Ernst Borowski and Sina Tkotsch as Caro Borowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Losing Balance sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Losing Balance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Losing Balance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Losing Balance (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Losing Balance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Losing Balance worth watching?
- Losing Balance holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Losing Balance?
- Losing Balance stars Elisa Schlott, Petra Kleinert, Michael Lott, Sina Tkotsch and Annekathrin Bürger.
- When was Losing Balance released?
- Losing Balance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.