Grass Labyrinth (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, Grass Labyrinth is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Shūji Terayama, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Akira is haunted by a "bouncing ball" song that he remembers his mother singing when he was a small child, and now on the verge of a sexually active adulthood, he wants to find the origins of the song. The young man ostensibly wanders into a time-warp in which aspects from his childhood and adulthood mix together. In this never-never land he comes across a beautiful woman/witch who is lost inside the labyrinth of her mansion, just as the young man is lost in the labyrinth of time — and on some levels, perhaps the labyrinth of his subconscious.
Who’s in it. Grass Labyrinth stars Hiroshi Mikami as Young Akira, Takeshi Wakamatsu as Akira as a man, Keiko Niitaka as Mother and Jūzō Itami as Principal / Priest / Old man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Grass Labyrinth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grass Labyrinth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grass Labyrinth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grass Labyrinth (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grass Labyrinth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grass Labyrinth worth watching?
- Grass Labyrinth holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grass Labyrinth?
- Grass Labyrinth stars Hiroshi Mikami, Takeshi Wakamatsu, Keiko Niitaka, Jūzō Itami and Miho Fukuya.