The Ballad of Narayama
Drama
About The Ballad of Narayama
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.
Where to Watch
Stream on The Criterion Channel. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).
Cast & Crew
Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita
Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yūko Mochizuki, Seiji Miyaguchi, Yūnosuke Itō
Produced by Shochiku