Movies and TvShows featuring "69-year-old" theme.

The Ballad of Narayama follows an old woman in a village facing the harsh realities of poverty and survival. In this ancient Japan, people believe in the afterlife and gods, but their beliefs cannot alleviate the misery and hardship they endure. The woman must make a tough decision, facing starvation and dying traditions that seem to be inevitable. As she navigates through a mountain hike, hunger, and tough choices, she reflects on her life and the fate of her village.

I'm Losing You is a poignant drama that explores the lives of a dysfunctional family grappling with illness, secrets, and the consequences of their actions. Set in Hollywood, California, the story follows a 69-year-old Hollywood actress who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. As her health deteriorates, her husband must confront his own demons while trying to support her. Meanwhile, their daughter struggles with her drug addiction and their son attempts to come to terms with his mother's impending death.

In Happy Ending, a retired couple embarks on a journey to reignite their love life and find excitement in their golden years. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they encounter a younger couple who challenges their beliefs about marriage and happiness. As they navigate through humorous misunderstandings and emotional revelations, they discover the true meaning of a happy ending.

In Krapp's Last Tape, which was written in English in 1958, an old man reviews his life and assesses his predicament. We learn about him not from the 69-year-old man on stage, but from his 39-year-old self on the tape he chooses to listen to. On the 'awful occasion' of his birthday, Krapp was then and is now in the habit of reviewing the past year and 'separating the grain from the husks'. He isolates memories of value, fertility and nourishment to set against creeping death 'when all my dust has settled'.

Scout's Honor is a documentary film that tells the story of a 69-year-old gay activist and scoutmaster in Petaluma, California. The film explores his activism and protests against the anti-homosexual policies of the Boy Scouts of America. It also highlights the experiences of a 12-year-old boy who is struggling with homophobia within the organization. Through their stories, the documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by gay individuals in the Boy Scouts.