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The Ballad of Narayama

19581h 38mKeisuke Kinoshita
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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"With my mother on my back, now is the time to say goodbye to this world."

In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate — but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.

Drama
Family RelationshipsDying TraditionsSocial Convention

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What is The Ballad of Narayama (1958) about?

In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate — but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.

Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama stars Kinuyo Tanaka (Orin), Teiji Takahashi (Tatsuhei), Yūko Mochizuki (Tamayan), Seiji Miyaguchi (Matayan), Yūnosuke Itō (Matayan's son). The film was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.

How long is The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958.

Is The Ballad of Narayama worth watching?

The Ballad of Narayama holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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