The Balloon Seller
Directed by Gabriel Alberto Rodríguez
A delirious Balloon Vendor sings "Happy Birthday" to his peculiar companion. Upon discovering that she is hiding the balloons he intends to give her, he questions whether their connection is genuine affection or an escape from reality.
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