7.5
(161 votes)
The Ballad of Narayama
Overview
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.
Creators
Director, Screenplay
Novel
Movie Details
Status
Released (29/04/1983)
Original language
Japanese
Original title
楢山節考
Country
JapanProduction company