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The Balloon

19561h 49mYūzō Kawashima
IMDb 7.2

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Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.

Drama
BusinessmanNightclubPost War JapanJiro Osaragi

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What is The Balloon (1956) about?

Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.

Who stars in The Balloon?

The Balloon stars Masayuki Mori (Haruki Murakami), Tatsuya Mihashi (Keikichi Murakami), Mie Kitahara (Mikiko Mikihara), Sachiko Hidari (Ruiko Aso), Izumi Ashikawa (Tamako Murakami). The film was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.

How long is The Balloon?

The Balloon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956.

Is The Balloon worth watching?

The Balloon holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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