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Ballad of a Workman

二人で歩いた幾春秋

Drama
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1962-08-12
1h 42m
JA
Released
Shochiku

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A demobilized soldier becomes a day laborer with a road construction gang, and his wife goes to work to bolster their income. Their modest dream is to see their son grow and to be happy as a family.

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About Ballad of a Workman

A demobilized soldier becomes a day laborer with a road construction gang, and his wife goes to work to bolster their income. Their modest dream is to see their son grow and to be happy as a family. Running 102 minutes.

Ballad of a Workman Cast and Characters

The cast features Hideko Takamine (as Torae Nonaka), Keiji Sada (as Yoshio Nonaka, Torae's husband), Yoshiko Kuga (as Chiyo), Chieko Baisho (as Miyoko Ishikawa, Toshiyuki's girlfriend), and Toyozō Yamamoto (as Toshiyuki Nonaka, Torae's son). Their performances are a major reason Ballad of a Workman has built such a passionate audience.

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Ballad of a Workman flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Ballad of a Workman runs for 102 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Ballad of a Workman good? What's the rating?

Ballad of a Workman holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Ballad of a Workman?

The main cast includes Hideko Takamine, Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, and Chieko Baisho, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Ballad of a Workman available in Japanese?

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When was Ballad of a Workman released?

Ballad of a Workman was released in 1962.

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What is Ballad of a Workman about?

Ballad of a Workman is a Drama film. A demobilized soldier becomes a day laborer with a road construction gang, and his wife goes to work to bolster their income. Their modest dream is to see their son grow and to be happy as a family.

When was Ballad of a Workman released?

Ballad of a Workman was released on August 12, 1962. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. The film was produced by Shochiku.

Who stars in Ballad of a Workman?

Ballad of a Workman stars Hideko Takamine, Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga and Chieko Baisho. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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