Movie

Ballad of Orin

★ 7.1(22)19771h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Masahiro Shinoda
Release date: 1977-11-19
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

Ballad of Orin — trailer

About Ballad of Orin

Ballad of Orin is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Masahiro Shinoda, starring Shima Iwashita, Yoshio Harada and Tomoko Naraoka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ballad of Orin in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Expelled from her group for losing her virginity, blind travelling musician Orin endures a life of hardship, abuse, and poverty while wandering the countryside, finding brief companionship with an army deserter, and struggling against a society that marginalises her.

Cast

Shima Iwashita

Orin

Yoshio Harada

Heitaro

Tomoko Naraoka

Teruyo

Taiji Tonoyama

Mountain Man

Tōru Abe

Besho

Jun Hamamura

Saito

Kaoru Kobayashi

Torazo

Rie Yokoyama

Kaneko

Hatsuo Yamaya

Yamashita

Toshiyuki Nishida

Suketaro

Masakazu Kuwayama

Manzaburo Imanishi

Kirin Kiki

Tama Ichise

Themes & keywords

japanjidaigekijourneyblind womantaisho period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ballad of Orin in Germany?+

Ballad of Orin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ballad of Orin on Netflix?+

Ballad of Orin is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Ballad of Orin?+

Ballad of Orin has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Ballad of Orin?+

Ballad of Orin stars Shima Iwashita, Yoshio Harada, Tomoko Naraoka, Taiji Tonoyama and Tōru Abe.

When did Ballad of Orin come out?+

Ballad of Orin is a 1977 movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda.

What genre is Ballad of Orin?+

Ballad of Orin is Drama film.

Who directed Ballad of Orin?+

Ballad of Orin was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.