---
title: "Ballad of Orin"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ballad-of-orin-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 195028
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ballad of Orin (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ballad-of-orin-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ballad of Orin is a 1977 Japanese film directed by Masahiro Shinoda. Also known by the English titles Banished Orin and Symphony in Gray, the feature film follows Orin, a blind travelling musician who is expelled from her group for losing her virginity.

The story depicts Orin enduring a life of poverty, abuse, and hardship while wandering the countryside. During her journey, she finds brief companionship with an army deserter while struggling against a society that marginalizes her.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A blind travelling musician faces hardship and marginalization while wandering the countryside."

### Why Watch
- Explores the life of a blind travelling musician
- Depicts a struggle against a marginalizing society
- Features a journey through the countryside

### Caveats & Content Note
- Portrays themes of abuse and poverty
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama that depicts hardship, abuse, and poverty.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #japanese-drama, #blind-female-lead, #travelling-musician, #social-marginalization, #historical-hardship

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Ballad of Orin?
Information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Ballad of Orin worth watching?
The film is a Japanese drama directed by Masahiro Shinoda that explores themes of social marginalization and hardship.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes to 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ballad of Orin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/195028)
- [Ballad of Orin (1977) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076124/fullcredits/cast)
- [Ballad of Orin - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballad_of_Orin)
- [Ballad of Orin (1977) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/195028/cast)
- [Ballad of Orin Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/71945-ballad-of-orin/cast)
- [Ballad of Orin (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ballad-of-orin/credits)

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