Movie

The Ballad of Narayama

“With my mother on my back, now is the time to say goodbye to this world.”

★ 7.5(90)19581h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Keisuke Kinoshita
Release date: 1958-06-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

The Ballad of Narayama — trailer

About The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama is a 1958 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi and Yūko Mochizuki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ballad of Narayama in Chile — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka

Orin

Teiji Takahashi

Tatsuhei

Yūko Mochizuki

Tamayan

Seiji Miyaguchi

Matayan

Yūnosuke Itō

Matayan's son

Ken Mitsuda

Teruyan

Danko Ichikawa

Kesakichi

Keiko Ogasawara

Matsu-yan

Eijirō Tōno

Messenger

Kō Nishimura

One of the villagers who Teaches Narayama's Manners (uncredited)

Katsuyuki Hattori

Tatsuhei's son (uncredited)

Tokuji Kobayashi

One of the villagers who teaches Narayama's manners (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

family relationshipsdying traditionssocial convention

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ballad of Narayama in Chile?+

The Ballad of Narayama is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Chile. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Ballad of Narayama on Netflix?+

The Ballad of Narayama is not on Netflix in Chile right now.

How long is The Ballad of Narayama?+

The Ballad of Narayama has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?+

The Ballad of Narayama stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yūko Mochizuki, Seiji Miyaguchi and Yūnosuke Itō.

When did The Ballad of Narayama come out?+

The Ballad of Narayama is a 1958 movie directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.

What genre is The Ballad of Narayama?+

The Ballad of Narayama is Drama film.

Who directed The Ballad of Narayama?+

The Ballad of Narayama was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.