That is the way it is. In a twist on the 'narayama' fable elders of the village are sent away to starve and die leaving room and nourishment for the young and more productive inhabitants. There is not a room to complain or grumble. Today's...
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Etsuko Ichihara | ... |
Ren
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Mina Shimizu | ... |
Nui
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| Renji Ishibashi | ... |
Umakichi
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Tetsuya Segawa | ... |
Jingoro
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Ippei Sôda | ... |
Ryukichi
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Hitomi Nakahara | ... |
Tose
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Reisen Ri | ... |
Matsu
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Chisako Hara | ... |
Chiya
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Tokie Hidari | ... |
Shika
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Directed by
| Hideo Onchi | ||
Written by
| Kiyoko Murata | ... | (novel) |
| Hisashi Watanabe | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Mitsuru Itô | ... | producer |
Music by
| Toshiro Saruya | ||
Cinematography by
| Shôji Ueda | ||
Editing by
| Nobuo Ogawa | ||
Art Direction by
| Iwao Saitô | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kôichi Hirai | ||
Sound Department
| Masatoshi Saitô | ... | sound effects editor |
| Masato Yano | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Masanori Midorikawa | ... | assistant gaffer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Toei Inc. (2003) (Japan) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Asahi Breweries (support)
- Association for Corporate Support of the Arts (funding)
- Crown Engineering (support)
- Ebara (support)
- Foundation of River & Watershed Environment Management (support)
- Japan Arts Fund (funding)
- Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities (funding)
- Japan Groundwork Association (support)
- Kaihatsu Kouken (support)
- Kinokuniya (support)
- Nishida Tekko (support)
- Yamagata Prefecture Agricultural Land Improvement Association (support)
- Yamagata Prefecture Film Center
- Yamagata Television System (support)
Storyline
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That is the way it is. In a twist on the 'narayama' fable elders of the village are sent away to starve and die leaving room and nourishment for the young and more productive inhabitants. There is not a room to complain or grumble. Today's older villagers did the same to their parents. The old are fine with it, but what about all their experiences, memories and skills? Are those fine with it as well? Written by aghaemi |
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