The short review is "life's a bitch, then you die" LOL, that doesn't do this ab...
The Ballad of Narayama
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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- Recommendations
The Ballad of Narayama
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 29, 1983
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Drama
User Score
75%
Original Title
楢山節考
Production Companies
Toei Company
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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