Farewell to the Ark (1984)
Original title: さらば箱舟
Farewell to the Ark is a 1984 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Shūji Terayama, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Mayumi Ogawa and Yoshio Harada.
A surreal, isolated village sees its inhabitants gradually leave behind their mutual traditions and superstitions as they leave for the city. Among them are two cousins who love each other and who get into a quarrel with other villagers.
Quick answers
What is Farewell to the Ark about?
A surreal, isolated village sees its inhabitants gradually leave behind their mutual traditions and superstitions as they leave for the city. Among them are two cousins who love each other and who get into a quarrel with other villagers.
When was Farewell to the Ark released?
Farewell to the Ark was released on 8 September 1984.
How long is Farewell to the Ark?
Farewell to the Ark runs 2h 7m.
Who made Farewell to the Ark?
Farewell to the Ark was directed by Shūji Terayama.
Cast
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Sutekichi Tokito
- Mayumi Ogawa as Sue Tokito
- Yoshio Harada as Daisaku Tokito
- Yoko Takahashi as Temari
- Renji Ishibashi as Yonetaro Tokito
- Hideyo Amamoto as Key maker
- Hōsei Komatsu
- Seiji Miyaguchi as Old man
- Keiko Niitaka as Tsubana
- Hitomi Takahashi as Chigusa
- Takeshi Wakamatsu as Dai
- Hyōe Enoki