In this 1998 animated short by Don Hertzfeldt, a young boy named Billy experiences a series of unexpected and increasingly bizarre events involving his seemingly innocent red balloon. The film is known for its dark humor and minimalist animation style, which has garnered a cult following over the years. While it didn’t win any major awards, it remains a notable entry in Hertzfeldt’s body of work. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.