Hymn

Synopsis

The story tells of the adoration of Sasuke for his mistress, the blind samisen-teacher Shunkin, who treats him imperiously and subjects him to cruel beatings.

Details

Director

Kaneto Shindō

Release

December 29, 1972

Status

Released

Country

Japan

Network

Art Theatre Guild

Runtime

1h 52m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Nobuko Otowa

  Teru Kamozawa
• 
  Tokuko Watanabe

  Shunkin Mozuya
• 
  Jiro Kawarazaki

  Sasuke Nukui
• 
  Daijirō Harada

  Toshitarô
• 
  Taiji Tonoyama

  Harumatsu
• 
  Rokkō Toura

  Clerk
• 
  Daigo Kusano

  Doctor
• 
  Tetsuji Takechi

  Yasuzaemon
• 
  Kotoe Hatsui

  Shige - Yasuzaemon's wife
• Chūzaburō Wakamiya
• Kakuko Motoyama

  Doctor's wife
• Shōji Ōki

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