| Description |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; DVD-9, region 1; NTSC; anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen; dual layer format. |
| Language |
Japanese dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Cast |
Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Takejo Aki, Tonpei Hidari, Seiji Kurasaki. |
| Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 1983. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: Not rated. Suggested rating: 18+ |
| Summary |
In a village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 is banished to the top of Mt. Narayama to die, so as not to be a burden on the village and bring disgrace upon their family. Orin is 69 and despite being in good health, her time is coming. First, though, she has things to do and a score to settle. |
| Awards |
Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, 1983 |
| Subject |
Rites and ceremonies -- Japan -- Drama.
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Japan -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Older people -- Japan -- Drama.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (JAPANESE), VIDEODISCS.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films Japan.
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Motion pictures, Japanese.
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| Added Author |
Imamura, Shōhei, 1926-2006.
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Ogata, Ken, 1937-2008.
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Sakamoto, Sumiko.
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Aki, Takejo.
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Hidari, Tonpei.
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Kurasaki, Seiji.
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Fukasawa, Shichirō, 1914-1987.
Narayamabushi kō.
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Tōei Kabushiki Kaisha.
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| Added Title |
Narayama bushiko |
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Ballad of Narayama |
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Narayamabushi kō (Motion picture : 1983)
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| ISBN |
1565675029 |
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9781565675025 |
| Standard No. |
737187011955 |
| Music No. |
1195 AnimEigo |
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ANM-DV-1195 |
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AV208-002 |
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