The ballad of Narayama [dvd] / Toei Company Ltd & Imamura Production ; licensed to AnimEigo, Inc ; original story by Shichiro Fukasawa ; screenplay by Shohei Imamura ; directed by Shohei Imamura.
Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Takejo Aki, Tonpei Hidari, Seiji Kurasaki. Originally released as motion picture in 1983.
Summary:
In a village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 is banished to the top of Mt. Narayama to die, so as not to be a burden on the village and bring disgrace upon their family. Orin is 69 and despite being in good health, her time is coming. First, though, she has things to do and a score to settle.
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