Narayama Bushikô (1983)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 130 minuten
Alternative titles: The Ballad of Narayama / De Ballade van Narayama / 楢山節考
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Shôhei Imamura
Stars: Ken Ogata and Sumiko Sakamoto
IMDb score:
7,8 (9.531)
Releasedate: 29 April 1983
Narayama Bushikô plot
"Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…"
The story is set in the 19th century in a remote village in northern Japan. In this (fictional) community, when the elderly reach the age of 70, they must go to Mount Nara to die for the ancient Gods. This sacrifice ensures that there is food in the village for someone else. Orin is 69 and spends a full year preparing for her death. She tries to prepare her sons and grandchildren as best she can for their future lives before she herself has to die.
Actors and actresses
Tatsuhei
Orin
Risuke
Tamayan
Katsuzô
Jinsaku
Zeniya no Tadayan
Kesakichi
Matsuyan
Teruyan
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