An Ode to the Earthworm (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, An Ode to the Earthworm is a drama film directed by Kazuhiro Sano, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After appearing in independent films by Matsui Yoshihiko and Ishii Sogo, Sano directed this independent film himself. Although this is his first film as a director, he has already established his own style of acting by playing the role of the main character, a young man with a lonely life and a gun in his hand. The film was selected for the Pia Film Festival in 1983 and was exhibited at the Edinburgh Film Festival, Antwerp Film Festival, and other film festivals overseas. This is the origin of Sano's hard and sad films.
Who’s in it. An Ode to the Earthworm stars Kazuo Omizu, Kazuhiro Sano, Yoshihiko Matsui and Maria Gogatsu.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Ode to the Earthworm page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ode to the Earthworm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Ode to the Earthworm (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Ode to the Earthworm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in An Ode to the Earthworm?
- An Ode to the Earthworm stars Kazuo Omizu, Kazuhiro Sano, Yoshihiko Matsui and Maria Gogatsu.
- When was An Ode to the Earthworm released?
- An Ode to the Earthworm was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.