The Ballad Of Narayama (1997)

Released on May 29, 1997

In this second, award-winning interpretation of a novel by Shichiro Fukazawa, director Shohei Imamura has inserted some scenes of violence and ritual sex that are shocking and were absent in the first, 1958 film. Read More

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Sumiko Sakamoto Orin, Tatsuhei's mother

Ken Ogata Tatsuhei

Seiji Kurasaki Kesakichi, older son

Mitsuko Baisho Young Widow Oei

Nijiko Kiyokawa Old widow Okane

Kaoru Shimamori Tomekichi, Younger Son

Takejo Aki Tamayan, Tatsuhei's wife

Shoichi Ozawa Katsuzo

Norihei Miki Old salt dealer

Keishi Takamine Arayashiki

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