Review of The Ballad of Narayama (1983) by Takako J — 30 Sep 2007

Shocking movie, but shows some of unexplainable Japanese culture very well.

This review of The Ballad of Narayama (1983) was written by Takako J on 30 Sep 2007.

The Ballad of Narayama has generally received very positive reviews.

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