The Ballad of Narayama (1983)

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

The Ballad of Narayama (1983) poster

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.

Director: Shōhei Imamura
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shinichiro Ikebe
Cinematography: Masao Tochizawa
Editing: Hajime Okayasu, Toshihiko Kojima
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ballad of Narayama 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 directed The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama stars Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejo, Shoichi Ozawa, Fujio Tokita.
How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama is a Drama film.
Where was The Ballad of Narayama produced?
The Ballad of Narayama was produced in Japan.