The Ballad of Narayama (1983) movie poster

The Ballad of Narayama (1983)

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"Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…"
ThumbScore
👍 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 93% (RT: 93%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Shōhei Imamura
Runtime
2h 10m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Cast
Ken Ogata as Tatsuhei
Tonpei Hidari as Risuke
Aki Takejo as Tamayan
Shoichi Ozawa as Katsuzô
Fujio Tokita as Jinsaku
Sanshō Shinsui as Zeniya Tadayan
Seiji Kurasaki as Kesakichi
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 196 votes. Critics gave it 93%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Ballad of Narayama is a 1983 drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura. 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.

The film has been rated by 196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Ballad of Narayama delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Ballad of Narayama (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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