Narayama bushikô

The Ballad of Narayama is a 1983 Japanese drama film set in a small rural village in 19th century Japan. The story follows Orin, played by Sumiko Sakamoto, who is 69 and must leave the village to die on a remote mountain at the age of 70, according to tradition. As she prepares for her journey, Orin spends a year arranging the affairs of her family and village, while also helping her younger son find a wife. The film explores themes of mortality, family, and tradition, with a focus on the harsh realities faced by the villagers.