Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1937, Humanity and Paper Balloons is a drama and history film directed by Sadao Yamanaka, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Unno, a masterless samurai, has been supported financially since his father's death by his wife, who makes small paper balloons. He hopes that Mouri, his father's former master, will hire him after being given a letter from Unno's father. Unno's neighbor, Shinza, a hairdresser by trade, is under constant threat by gang members after running gambling dens on their territory.
Who’s in it. Humanity and Paper Balloons stars Chôemon Bandô, Emitaro Ichikawa, Chôjûrô Kawarasaki as Matajuro Unno and Noboru Kiritachi as Okama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Humanity and Paper Balloons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Criterion Channel, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Humanity and Paper Balloons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Humanity and Paper Balloons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937)?
- In US, Humanity and Paper Balloons is available to stream on Philo, Criterion Channel and Fandor. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Humanity and Paper Balloons worth watching?
- Humanity and Paper Balloons holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Humanity and Paper Balloons?
- Humanity and Paper Balloons stars Chôemon Bandô, Emitaro Ichikawa, Chôjûrô Kawarasaki, Noboru Kiritachi and Kan'emon Nakamura.
- When was Humanity and Paper Balloons released?
- Humanity and Paper Balloons was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.