The Ballad of Narayama

Director:
Shohei Imamura

Still strong at the age of 69, Orin prepares herself for an inevitable yet frightening ritual. In her village, where food is scarce, life is harsh and people are desperate and cruel. Anyone who lives for 70 years is hauled to the mountaintop by their children and left to die in the dead of winter. Orin is prepared to accept her fate, but she also has one last, all-important task: she must find a suitable wife for her son, Tatsuhei.

Screenings
Friday, 14 June
17:15
Sunday, 23 June
17:00
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Director:
Shohei Imamura
Cast:
Ken Ogata
Sumiko Sakamoto
Tonpei Hidari
Aki Takejo
Country:
Japan
Running time:
130 minute
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2024

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