Humanity and Paper Balloons
1937, Japanese. Directed by Sadao Yamanaka.
In a slum in Edo Japan, a ronin hopes that his deceased father's former master will hire him while a disgraced hairdresser attempts to regain his pride by kidnapping the daughter of a wealthy pawnbroker, who is set to be married.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 August 1937
- Original title
- 人情紙風船
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shintarō Mimura
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Humanity and Paper Balloons: quick answers
Is Humanity and Paper Balloons worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Humanity and Paper Balloons?
Humanity and Paper Balloons runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Humanity and Paper Balloons have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Humanity and Paper Balloons on?
Humanity and Paper Balloons isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Humanity and Paper Balloons?
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Who directed Humanity and Paper Balloons?
Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) was directed by Sadao Yamanaka and stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Shizue Kawarazaki.