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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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The Ballad of Narayama
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family relationships
dying traditions
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How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita and released in 1958.
What genre is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama is a Drama film (1958).
Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?
The cast of The Ballad of Narayama includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yūko Mochizuki, Seiji Miyaguchi, Yūnosuke Itō.
What is the TMDB rating for The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 89 votes.
