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The Ballad of Narayama 1983

“Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…”

★ 7.5/10 Drama Released
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What is The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
130 minutes
Release date
Apr 29, 1983
Studios
Toei Company
Genres
Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama

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The Ballad of Narayama is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“An aging woman prepares to face a grim village custom by setting her family's affairs in order.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling dramatic premise about tradition and family
  • explores difficult moral and cultural choices
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  • deals with a harsh and somber subject matter

Watch it if you want to see a powerful drama about aging, family duty, and harsh village traditions.

The film deals with themes of aging, death, and harsh traditions in a remote village.

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What is the main premise of the film?

villagers who reach the age of 70 must leave for a mountain top to die to avoid bringing disgrace to their families.

How old is Old Orin?

Old Orin is 69 years old and facing her upcoming departure.

What must Old Orin do before leaving?

She must ensure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

When was the film released in the US according to the sources?

The film was released in the US on 06/22/1984.

What genre is the film classified as?

The film is classified as a drama.

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