The Ondekoza (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Ondekoza is a music and documentary film directed by Tai Katō, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.
Who’s in it. The Ondekoza stars Eitetsu Hayashi as Himself, Toshio Kawauchi as Himself, Yoshiaki Ooi as Himself and Yoshikazu Fujimoto as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ondekoza page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ondekoza tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ondekoza (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ondekoza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Ondekoza?
- The Ondekoza stars Eitetsu Hayashi, Toshio Kawauchi, Yoshiaki Ooi, Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Takumi Takano.
- When was The Ondekoza released?
- The Ondekoza was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.