Ballads
バラードに抱かれて
Synopsis
The story of a young man who tragically lost his lover in a horriffic motorcycle accident. Now working at a video store and selling uncensored gay hardcore pornography under the counter, he one day discovers the worlds most bizarre snuff video... which happens to "star" a man who looks exactly like his dead lover. Pushed over the edge by this event, the protagonist goes on a violent rampage, attempting to murder everybody involved in the video's creation.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Zeeko Uchiyama
Male A
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Matsuda
Hideki Oka
Yamamoto
Miyuki Hira
Yoko
Tomoaki Hamada
Male C
Hideo Hayashi
Male B
Hiroaki Matsukura
Boy A
Alice Sailor
Live house guest
Emi Eguchi
Announcer
Kôji Ômae
Video shop customer
Nureteru Ôbayashi
Boy C
Tatteru Ôbayashi
Boy B
Shirô Misawa
Hiroshi
Dan Takebashi
Sagawa
Kenji Yokoyama
Gun shop clerk
Tsuyoshi Kazuno
Doctor
Kamigamo
Subordinate
Hisao Hoshino
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoyuki Tomomatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoyuki Tomomatsu
- Original Title
- バラードに抱かれて
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ENK Promotion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Kenji Yokoyama
Department Leadership Roster
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Writer
Kenji Yokoyama
Director of Photography
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ballads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ballads about?
The story of a young man who tragically lost his lover in a horriffic motorcycle accident. Now working at a video store and selling uncensored gay hardcore pornography under the counter, he one day discovers the worlds most bizarre snuff video... which happens to "star" a man who looks exactly like his dead lover. Pushed over the edge by this event, the protagonist goes on a violent rampage, attempting to murder everybody involved in the video's creation.
Who directed Ballads?
Ballads was directed by Naoyuki Tomomatsu.
Who stars in Ballads?
The principal cast of Ballads includes Zeeko Uchiyama, Naoyuki Tomomatsu, Hideki Oka, Miyuki Hira, Tomoaki Hamada.
When was Ballads released and how long is it?
Ballads was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.