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The Balloon (1956)
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 disabled daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Yūzō Kawashima
Writing:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Jiro Osaragi
Stars:
Release Date: 1956-02-19
6.3/10
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- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 109
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Fusako Murakami
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