What is the duration of The Ballad of Narayama?

The duration of The Ballad of Narayama is 130 mins.

What is the original language of The Ballad of Narayama?

The original language of The Ballad of Narayama is Japanese.

Who directed The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama was directed by .

Which studio made The Ballad of Narayama?

The Ballad of Narayama was produced by Toei Company.

The Ballad of Narayama 1983

Q: Does The Ballad of Narayama have end credit scenes?

The Ballad of Narayama does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

130 mins

Language

Japanese

In a remote valley village, a harsh tradition dictates that anyone who reaches seventy must abandon the community and ascend a mountain to die, lest the family be shamed. Orin, now sixty‑nine, knows her turn is imminent this winter. Before she departs, she feels compelled to secure a marriage for her eldest son, Tatsuhei, hoping the love she fosters will endure beyond the cruel custom.

Toei Company

Studio

Does The Ballad of Narayama have end credit scenes?

No!

The Ballad of Narayama does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Nijiko Kiyokawa

Okane

Mitsuko Baisho

Oei

Fujio Tokita

Jinsaku

Ken Ogata

Tatsuhei

Taiji Tonoyama

Teruyan

Shôhei Imamura

Nenji Kobayashi

Tsune

Akio Yokoyama

Amaya

Sanshō Shinsui

Zeniya Tadayan

Tonpei Hidari

Risuke

Sumiko Sakamoto

Orin

Shoichi Ozawa

Katsuzô

Aki Takejo

Tamayan

Seiji Kurasaki

Kesakichi

Casey Takamine

Arayashiki

Junko Takada

Matsuyan

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The Ballad of Narayama Other Names and Titles

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