
The Ballad of Narayama
Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 楢山節考
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1983-04-29
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (182 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Toei Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5832
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

Ken Ogata
as Tatsuhei

Sumiko Sakamoto
as Orin

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

Junko Takada
as Matsuyan

Mitsuko Baisho
as Oei
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The Ballad of Narayama is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1983-04-29.
Who are the main actors in The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The main cast includes Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejo, Shoichi Ozawa, .
Where can I watch The Ballad of Narayama online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Ballad of Narayama is available.
Is The Ballad of Narayama based on a true story?▼
Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…
What is the IMDb rating of The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The Ballad of Narayama has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 182 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Toei Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Ballad of Narayama filmed?▼
The Ballad of Narayama was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Ballad of Narayama?▼
The total runtime of The Ballad of Narayama is 130 minutes.
Is The Ballad of Narayama suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Ballad of Narayama?▼
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