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The Magic Ballad 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.
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About the movie The Magic Ballad
The Magic Ballad is a movie (animation) directed by Tadanari Okamoto, released in 1982. Production countries: Japan. Its cast includes Teruko Nagaoka and Tetsuo Goto. The movie runs 26 min. It has an average rating of 5.2/10 from 4 TMDB user votes.
Frequently asked questions about The Magic Ballad
Where to watch The Magic Ballad online?
No legal streaming offer is listed in the United States for The Magic Ballad yet (source: JustWatch via TMDB). The version (dubbed or subtitled) depends on the platform.
How long is The Magic Ballad?
The Magic Ballad runs 26 min (26 minutes).
Who directed The Magic Ballad?
The Magic Ballad was directed by Tadanari Okamoto.
When did The Magic Ballad come out?
The Magic Ballad was released on January 1, 1982.
Who stars in The Magic Ballad?
The lead roles are played by Teruko Nagaoka, Tetsuo Goto.