Humanity and Paper Balloons
Originally released in 1937. Humanity and Paper Balloons is a drama/history film. directed by Sadao Yamanaka. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, and Shizue Kawarazaki
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (47 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- P.C.L. Eiga Seisaku-jo
- Zenshinza Theatre Company
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 pawnb...
Who directed Humanity and Paper Balloons?
Humanity and Paper Balloons was directed by Sadao Yamanaka.
How long is Humanity and Paper Balloons?
Humanity and Paper Balloons has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Humanity and Paper Balloons released?
Humanity and Paper Balloons was released on August 25, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Humanity and Paper Balloons?
The main cast of Humanity and Paper Balloons includes Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki, Noboru Kiritachi, Sensho Ichikawa.