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Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937)

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In a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbroker, who is set to be married.

Release Date
August 25, 1937
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
7.9/10 (50 votes)

Director: Sadao Yamanaka

Cast: Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki, Noboru Kiritachi, Sensho Ichikawa, Kō Mihashi, Tsuruzo Nakamura, Sukezō Sukedakaya

Production: P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo, Zenshinza Theatre Company
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Humanity and Paper Balloons

Humanity and Paper Balloons

7.9
86 min

In a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbroker, who is set to be married.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date8/25/1937
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Cast

Chōjūrō Kawarasaki

as Matajuro Unno

Kan'emon Nakamura

as Shinza

Shizue Kawarazaki

as Otaki

Noboru Kiritachi

as Okoma

SI

Sensho Ichikawa

KM

Kō Mihashi

TN

Tsuruzo Nakamura

as Genko

SS

Sukezō Sukedakaya

as Landlord

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humanity and Paper Balloons about?

In a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbrok…

How long is Humanity and Paper Balloons?

1h 26m

When was Humanity and Paper Balloons released?

August 25, 1937

Who directed Humanity and Paper Balloons?

Sadao Yamanaka

Who stars in Humanity and Paper Balloons?

Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki

What genre is Humanity and Paper Balloons?

Drama, History

Is Humanity and Paper Balloons available to stream?

Yes, on Criterion Channel and Fandor