The Ballad of Narayama

Original title楢山節考

Country: Japan
IMDB: 7.9	Views: 1125	Subs: en fr it pt ru es

Country: Japan
IMDB: 7.9	Views: 1125
Subs: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

Director

Keisuke Kinoshita

Actors

Danko Ichikawa Eijirô Tôno Kinuyo Tanaka Kô Nishimura Seiji Miyaguchi Teiji Takahashi Yûko Mochizuki Yûnosuke Itô

The Ballad of Narayama with English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish subtitles is a 1958 Japanese period film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita and based on the 1956 novella of the same name by Shichirō Fukazawa.

In Kabuki style, the film tells the story of a remote mountain village where the scarcity of food leads to a voluntary but socially-enforced policy in which relatives carry 70-year-old family members up Narayama mountain to die. Granny Orin is approaching 70, content to embrace her fate. Her widowed son Tatsuhei cannot bear losing his mother, even as she arranges his marriage to a widow his age. Her grandson Kesa, who’s girlfriend is pregnant, is selfishly happy to see Orin die. Around them, a family of thieves are dealt with severely, and an old man, past 70, whose son has cast him out, scrounges for food. Will Orin’s loving and accepting spirit teach and ennoble her family?

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The Ballad of Narayama (楢山節考) with English subtitles

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Asian cinema with "The Ballad of Narayama" (楢山節考), a standout film from Japan. This Drama masterpiece, directed by the talented Keisuke Kinoshita, showcases the rich storytelling traditions and cinematic excellence that Japan is known for. Released in 1958, "The Ballad of Narayama" has since become a pivotal piece of the 1950s film landscape, resonating with audiences and critics alike.

Narrated in Japanese and available with subtitles in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, the film offers a seamless viewing experience, inviting audiences to engage deeply with the narrative and its characters. The story unfolds with compelling performances by Danko Ichikawa, Eijirô Tôno, Kinuyo Tanaka, Kô Nishimura, Seiji Miyaguchi, Teiji Takahashi, Yûko Mochizuki and Yûnosuke Itô, whose portrayals add depth and authenticity to the cinematic journey.

"The Ballad of Narayama" (楢山節考) has garnered a notable IMDB rating of 7.9, reflecting its acclaim in the international film community. The film's unique blend of Drama elements, coupled with its cultural nuances and emotional resonance, makes it a must-watch for enthusiasts of Asian Movies and global storytelling alike.

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