The Ballad of Narayama (1958)
Original title: 楢山節考
The Ballad of Narayama is a 1958 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi and Yūko Mochizuki.
In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate, but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.
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What is The Ballad of Narayama about?
In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate, but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.
When was The Ballad of Narayama released?
The Ballad of Narayama was released on 1 June 1958.
How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
Where can I watch The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Ballad of Narayama
Stream: Criterion Channel
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Cast
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Orin
- Teiji Takahashi as Tatsuhei
- Yūko Mochizuki as Tamayan
- Seiji Miyaguchi as Matayan
- Yūnosuke Itō as Matayan's son
- Ken Mitsuda as Teruyan
- Danko Ichikawa as Kesakichi
- Keiko Ogasawara as Matsu-yan
- Eijirō Tōno as Messenger
- Kō Nishimura as One of the villagers who Teaches Narayama's Manners (uncredited)
- Katsuyuki Hattori as Tatsuhei's son (uncredited)
- Tokuji Kobayashi as One of the villagers who teaches Narayama's manners (uncredited)