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Kwaidan

Kwaidan

In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."

Japanese183 Min.1965

Synopsis:

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.

Top Cast:

  • Michiyo AratamaMichiyo AratamaFirst Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
  • Rentaro MikuniRentaro MikuniHusband (segment "The Black Hair")
  • Misako WatanabeMisako WatanabeSecond Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
  • Kenjirō IshiyamaKenjirō IshiyamaFather (segment "The Black Hair")
  • Ranko AkagiRanko AkagiMother (segment "The Black Hair")
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