Ballast is a 2008 drama movie written and directed by Lance Hammer. The story follows Lawrence, who, after the suicide of his twin brother, finds himself abandoned in the grim town of Mississippi Delta. He hesitantly connects with his brother’s widow, Marlee, and their troubled son. They soon find themselves in an unlikely family unit bonding over grief and struggles.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Ballast (2008) via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Ballast (2008) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Ballast (2008) is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The film opens with the tragedy of Lawrence’s twin brother’s suicide. Lawrence is a quiet man who is seen struggling with accepting his loss. Living next door from him is his brother’s widow, Marlee and their young son, James. The two are visibly affected by this tragedy as well as James wrestles with anger and keeps getting himself in trouble. He soon bonds with the mother and son, finding solace in the unlikely family unit.
The cast includes Micheal J. Smith Sr. as Lawrence, JimMyron Ross as James, Tarra Riggs as Marlee, Johnny McPhail as John, and numerous others.
Watch Ballast (2008) streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Ballast (2008) is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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Ballast’s official synopsis is as follows:
“A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.“
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