The Village

Year: 1976

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yoji Yamada

Drama

A rural Japanese village is offered the chance to stage a musical, but the farmers—busy, modestly wealthy, and skeptical of the costs—must decide whether to take on the expense. Acting troupe spokesperson Ms. Kono explains the plan, prompting the community to weigh ambition against practicality. The film gently portrays everyday rural life far from Tokyo, emphasizing heartfelt performances and a simple, sincere storyline that celebrates the “simple life.”

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