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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Original Language

JA

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.

When was The Ballad of Narayama released?

The Ballad of Narayama was released on April 29, 1983.

How long is The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 2h 10m.

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