

The Ondekoza
7.5(4)19811h 47m1
A documentary profiling a Japanese taiko drumming group based in the remote Sado Island, Japan. The film blurs the line between real-life documentary footage of the troupe's training and practice regimes, and staged performances of their varied musical acts, with sets designed by artist Tadanori Yokoo and an additional experimental electronic music score by Toshi Ichiyanagi.
TMDB
7.5/10
4 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Japanese
- taiko
Top billed cast
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
CzechiaCZ
- PremiereEiga-Sai Film Festival27 Jan 2014
JapanJP
- Theatrical (limited)Year production was finished - theatrical release was in 19943 Dec 1981
- PremiereTokyo International Film Festival29 Sept 1989
- PremiereTai KATO, Man and Woman, the Aesthetics of Feeling / Eurosapce Cinema3 Dec 1994
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Ondekoza released?
- The Ondekoza was released on 3 December 1981.
- Where can I watch The Ondekoza online?
- The Ondekoza is available on FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Ondekoza?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Ondekoza is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Ondekoza?
- The Ondekoza holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 4 votes.
- Who directed The Ondekoza?
- The Ondekoza (1981) was directed by Tai Katō.
- How long is The Ondekoza?
- The Ondekoza runs for 1h 47m.












