Ballad of Orin (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1977, Ballad of Orin is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A blind traveling musician is abused and oppressed wherever she goes, even as the modern world imposes change around her.
Who’s in it. Ballad of Orin stars Shima Iwashita as Orin, Tomoko Naraoka as Teruyo, Taiji Tonoyama as Mountain Man and Tōru Abe as Besho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ballad of Orin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballad of Orin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballad of Orin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballad of Orin (1977)?
- In US, Ballad of Orin is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballad of Orin worth watching?
- Ballad of Orin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ballad of Orin?
- Ballad of Orin stars Shima Iwashita, Tomoko Naraoka, Taiji Tonoyama, Tōru Abe and Jun Hamamura.
- When was Ballad of Orin released?
- Ballad of Orin was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.