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Farewell to the Ark
JAPAN · 1984

Farewell to the Ark

Shuji Terayama
rural exodus cultural tradition superstition village conflict
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Synopsis

A surreal, isolated village sees its inhabitants gradually leave behind their mutual traditions and superstitions as they leave for the city. Among them are two cousins who love each other and who get into a quarrel with other villagers.

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