
Haruki Murakami, a prosperous family man who runs a camera company, believes his life is stable. In secret, his conceited son swings between a longtime mistress and a fresh lover who works as a nightclub singer. When Murakami’s daughter becomes friendly with the mistress, the hidden affair erupts, pulling the whole family into chaos.
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Explore the complete cast of The Balloon, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Tatsuya Mihashi
Keikichi Murakami

Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Masataka Tsuzuki

Masayuki Mori
Haruki Murakami

Michiyo Aratama
Kumiko Yamana

Sachiko Hidari
Ruiko Aso

Fudeko Tanaka
Shôta's Wife

Mikiko Sakai
Madame at Minotaur

Hiroshi Chō
Secretary (as Susumu Uemura)

Izumi Ashikawa
Tamako Murakami

Shinsuke Maki
Tatsujirô Aso

Yoshirō Katō
Waiter at Tom

Aomi Shiba

Reiko Kuba
Maid C

Michisaburō Segawa
Shôta Nishimura

Shirō Amakusa
Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner

Mie Kitahara
Mikiko Mikihara

Yumi Takano
Fusako Murakami

Kô Date

Yoko Benisawa
Landlady

Toyo Fukuda
Maid at Murakami's

Keiko Azuma
Woman Clerk

Kôtarô Date

Yasuko Mishima
Maid B

Aiko Nakayama
Woman Student A

Kaoru Ueha

Yuki Tsutsumi
Woman Student B
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