The Ballad of Narayama
1983 ‧ Drama/History ‧ 2h 13m
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7.8/10 · IMDb
88% · Rotten Tomatoes
Still strong at the age of 69, Orin (Sumiko Sakamoto) prepares herself for an inevitable yet frightening ritual. In her village, where food is scarce, life is harsh and people are desperate and cruel. Anyone who lives for 70 years is hauled to the...
Release date: September 7, 1984 (USA)
Director: Shōhei Imamura
Adapted from: The Ballad of Narayama
Distributed by: Toei Company and Umbrella Entertainment
Box office: ¥1.79 billion (Japan); 23.7 million tickets (worldwide)
Cinematography: Masao Tochizawa
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