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The Ceremony (1971)

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

Released May 18, 1971 123 min 18+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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Watch Providers: Criterion Channel

Production Companies: Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild

Country: Japan
Production Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese

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Runtime: 123 min.
Released: May 18, 1971
Status: Released
Certification: NR / 18+

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