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Ballad of Narayama

In a remote village, the elderly are carried to a sacred mountain to meet their demise, as the community clings to ancient traditions and the mystical power of the kabuki theatre.

The film tells the story of a remote mountain village where relatives carry their elderly family members to die on Narayama mountain due to food scarcity.

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Info about Ballad of Narayama

Studio(s): Shochiku

Originally Released: United States, Jun 01, 1958

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama