The Ballad of Narayama
“Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…”
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In a small village nestled in a valley, there is a tradition that requires anyone who reaches the age of 70 to leave the village and ascend to a specific mountain top, where they are expected to die. Refusing to comply with this custom is considered a disgrace to one's family. Old Orin, who is 69 years old, is due to make the journey this winter. Before she goes, she insists that her eldest son, Tatsuhei, must find a wife.
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Edited by Toshihiko KojimaShot by Hiroshi KanazawaScored by Shinichiro IkebeDesigned by Goro Kusakabe
Also known as
- Die Ballade von Narayamade
- Narayama-bushi kôde
- Narayama-bushi kôen
- The Ballad of Narayamaen
- La balada de Narayamaes
- La Ballade de Narayamafr
- La ballata di Narayamait
- 楢山節考ja
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