Ballad of Orin

In a poignant tale of resilience and survival, "Ballad of Orin" chronicles the life of a blind female minstrel in early 20th-century Japan, struggling to find her place in a society that marginalizes her. Expelled from her group for losing her virginity, Orin embarks on a journey of hardship and poverty, finding fleeting companionship along the way. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, this powerful drama is based on the real-life experiences of Japan's goze, or blind female minstrels, who were once celebrated for their music but are now largely forgotten.