Ballad (2009)
Original title: BALLAD 名もなき恋のうた
Ballad is a 2009 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Takashi Yamazaki, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yui Aragaki and Takao Osawa.
Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijiri is in love with Princess Ren (Aragaki) who subsequently rejects an arranged marriage to Okura Itakatora (Osawa), a powerful daimyo of northern Kanto. Enraged by the rejection, Okura sends a large army to Ijiri's smaller state and it's up to Shinichi to change their destiny.
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What is Ballad about?
Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijiri is in love with Princess Ren (Aragaki) who subsequently rejects an arranged marriage to Okura Itakatora (Osawa), a powerful daimyo of northern Kanto. Enraged by the rejection, Okura sends a large army to Ijiri's smaller state and it's up to Shinichi to change their destiny.
When was Ballad released?
Ballad was released on 5 September 2009.
How long is Ballad?
Ballad runs 2h 12m.
Who made Ballad?
Ballad was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.