Ballad of Orin (1977)
Original title: はなれ瞽女おりん
Ballad of Orin is a 1977 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Shima Iwashita, Yoshio Harada and Tomoko Naraoka.
A blind traveling musician is abused and oppressed wherever she goes, even as the modern world imposes change around her.
Quick answers
What is Ballad of Orin about?
A blind traveling musician is abused and oppressed wherever she goes, even as the modern world imposes change around her.
When was Ballad of Orin released?
Ballad of Orin was released on 19 November 1977.
How long is Ballad of Orin?
Ballad of Orin runs 1h 58m.
Who made Ballad of Orin?
Ballad of Orin was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Where can I watch Ballad of Orin?
Ballad of Orin is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Ballad of Orin
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Shima Iwashita as Orin
- Yoshio Harada as Heitaro
- Tomoko Naraoka as Teruyo
- Taiji Tonoyama as Mountain Man
- Tōru Abe as Besho
- Jun Hamamura as Saito
- Kaoru Kobayashi as Torazo
- Rie Yokoyama as Kaneko
- Hatsuo Yamaya as Yamashita
- Toshiyuki Nishida as Suketaro
- Masakazu Kuwayama as Manzaburo Imanishi
- Kirin Kiki as Tama Ichise