Ballad of Narayama (DVD & Blu-Ray) ( Narayama bushiko )

Ballad of Narayama (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Narayama bushiko
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Japanese ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Japanese ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
130 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Production Notes
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Booklet
Remastered
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1983 and produced in:
Japan ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Shohei Imamura

Written By:
Shichirô Fukazawa
Shohei Imamura

Actors:
Ken Ogata ..... Tatsuhei
Sumiko Sakamoto ..... Orin, Tatsuhei's mother
Aki Takejo ..... Tamayan, Tatsuhei's wife
Tonpei Hidari ..... Tatsuhei's brother
Seiji Kurasaki ..... Kesakichi, older son
Kaoru Shimamori ..... Tomekichi, younger son
Ryutaro Tatsumi ..... Matayan, the old neighbor
Junko Takada ..... Matsu
Nijiko Kiyokawa ..... Okane
Mitsuko Baisho ..... Oei
Shoichi Ozawa ..... Katsuzo
Sanshô Shinsui ..... Tadayan
Norihei Miki ..... Old salt dealer
Akio Yokoyama ..... Amaya
Sachie Shimura ..... Amaya's wife

Synopsis:

The film is set in a small rural village in Japan in the 19th century. According to tradition, once a person reaches the age of 70 he or she must travel to a remote mountain to die of starvation, a practice known as ubasute. The story concerns Orin, who is 69 and of sound health, but notes that a neighbor had to drag his father to the mountain, so she resolves to avoid clinging to life beyond her term. She spends a year arranging all the affairs of her family and village: she severely punishes a family who are hoarding food, and helps her younger son lose his virginity.

In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse he/she would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 05 December, 2011.

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