DVD release - Ballad of Orin (Toho) available on May 27, 2005

In Ballad of Orin (Hanare Goze Orin, 1977), Orin (Shima Iwashita) is a blind traveling musician who’s expected to remain celibate. However, when she gets raped her traveling music troupe throws her out for allowing it to happen. Now on her own, she pairs up with an anti-militarist man she meets. Vulnerable, she makes it fairly obvious she’s open to a sexual encounter with him, but surprisingly he never tries to take advantage of her. Also known as “Banished Orin” and “Melody in Gray”.

Region 2, NTSC, 4:3 aspect ratio. Japanese audio with optional English and Japanese subtitles. Disc includes theatrical trailer.

Available at the following retailer(s) on May 27, 2005: