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The Ballad of Narayama
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7.509
177 reviews
Drama
2h 10m
1983

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...

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The Ballad of Narayama
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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.

  • DirectorShōhei Imamura
  • Release29 April 1983
  • GenreDrama
  • Duration2h 10m
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  • Productions

    Toei Company

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