In a secluded valley, a long-standing tradition dictates that 70-year-olds must migrate to a mountain top to pass away, with disobedience deemed a family shame. As 69-year-old Old Orin approaches her own turn, she prioritizes finding a spouse for her eldest son Tatsuhei before embarking on her final journey.
The Ballad of Narayama
A elderly woman in a 19th-century Japanese village cherishes her remaining days with loved ones as she approaches her predetermined end, surrounded by the serene and emotional atmosphere of a mountainous setting.
