The Magic Ballad
Originally released in 1982. The Magic Ballad is a animation film. directed by Tadanari Okamoto. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Teruko Nagaoka and Tetsuo Goto
Synopsis
The 25 minute film tells the tale of an ailing elderly woman named Itako who encounters a fox named Okon. The story opens with Itako lying bedridden, as she has for a long time. Okon enters her home and Itako tells the fox that he is welcome to take anything that he wants, for she has no use for anything anymore. Okon is delighted and in order to return the favour (the act of ongaeshi), Okon performs a magic jyōruri (a ballad with shamisen accompaniment) that heals Itako so that she is fit enough to walk again. Everyone is surprised by Itako's sudden recovery. She then hears of a hunter who has been badly injured and is near death. Itako hides Okon in the back of her shirt and has the fox sing the song while she plays shamisen in order to heal the man. This act of kindness is repeated for others until Itako's good fortune leads some to be suspicious of her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Ballad about?
The 25 minute film tells the tale of an ailing elderly woman named Itako who encounters a fox named Okon. The story opens with Itako lying bedridden, as she has for a long time. Okon enters her ho...
Who directed The Magic Ballad?
The Magic Ballad was directed by Tadanari Okamoto.
How long is The Magic Ballad?
The Magic Ballad has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Magic Ballad released?
The Magic Ballad was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Ballad?
The main cast of The Magic Ballad includes Teruko Nagaoka, Tetsuo Goto.