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Hymn

1972Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Kaneto Shindō
Written by
Junichirō Tanizaki, Kaneto Shindō
Produced by
Kaneto Shindō, Manabu Akashi, Kinshirō Kuzui
Music by
Hikaru Hayashi

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Facts

December 29, 1972 · 1 h 52 min · Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 29, 1972
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hymn worth watching?"

Questions about Hymn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hymn worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching Hymn?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Hymn good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Hymn in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.