Die Ballade von Narayama (1983)

Die Ballade von Narayama: Directed by Shohei Imamura. With Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejô. In a poor 19th century rural Japanese village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 has to climb a nearby mountain to die. An old woman is getting close to the cut-off age, and we follow her last days with her family.

“One of the best films I have ever seen. Teaches you how to love your parents and kids. The cast and photography are amazing. A must see movie. As for the previous comment from US on this film – isnu0026#39;t USA a country where the elderly are sent to nursing homes to die, often stripped off their dignity? So, go visit your granny or mommy…”