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The Ballad of Narayama

PG19832h 10mShōhei Imamura
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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"Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…"

In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

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What is The Ballad of Narayama (1983) about?

In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama stars Ken Ogata (Tatsuhei), Sumiko Sakamoto (Orin), Tonpei Hidari (Risuke), Aki Takejo (Tamayan), Shoichi Ozawa (Katsuzô). The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura.

How long is The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is The Ballad of Narayama worth watching?

The Ballad of Narayama holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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