Ballad of Orin

Name: Ballad of Orin
Released: 1977-11-19
Rating: 7.174

7.2/10 (23)

·1977· 118 min

Director: Masahiro Shinoda

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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

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

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Masakazu Kuwayama

Manzaburo Imanishi

Kirin Kiki

Tama Ichise

In brief

Ballad of Orin (1977) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 23 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 58min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ballad of Orin online?

Ballad of Orin is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Ballad of Orin?

Ballad of Orin runs 118 minutes (1h 58min).

What rating does Ballad of Orin have?

Ballad of Orin has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 23 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Ballad of Orin from?

Ballad of Orin was released in 1977.