Hymn
讃歌
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.
Top Cast
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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
Yoshinobu Ogawa
Isamu Ōsuka
Haruko Toda
Kaneto Shindō
Researcher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 讃歌
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō, Junichirō Tanizaki
Hikaru Hayashi
Kiyomi Kuroda
Mitsuo Kondō
Kaneto Shindō, Kinshirō Kuzui, Manabu Akashi
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Kiyomi Kuroda
Director of Photography
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Mitsuo Kondō
Editor
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Book Adaptations
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hymn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hymn about?
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.
Who directed Hymn?
Hymn was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in Hymn?
The principal cast of Hymn includes Nobuko Otowa, Tokuko Watanabe, Jiro Kawarazaki, Daijirō Harada, Taiji Tonoyama.
When was Hymn released and how long is it?
Hymn was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Hymn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hymn was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.
Is Hymn based on a book or true story?
Hymn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junichirō Tanizaki".