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Farewell to the Ark

1984Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–80%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Shūji Terayama
Written by
Shūji Terayama, Rio Kishida, Gabriel García Márquez
Produced by
Eiko Kujo, Shiro Sasaki, Fujio Sunaoka
Music by
J.A. Seazer

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Facts

September 8, 1984 · 2 h 7 min · Fantasy, Drama

Released
September 8, 1984
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Farewell to the Ark worth watching?"

Questions about Farewell to the Ark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Farewell to the Ark worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2).

Can I half-watch Farewell to the Ark?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Farewell to the Ark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Farewell to the Ark in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.