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Kwaidan (1965)  Film Icon

IN THE TRADITION OF "RASHOMON" AND "GATE OF HELL."

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.

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
Screenplay by Yōko Mizuki

DETAILS

RUNTIME 3h 3min GENRES HorrorFantasyDrama STUDIOS Ninjin ClubTOHO COUNTRIES Japan LANGUAGES 日本語 More Details at TMDB

CAST

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Michiyo Aratama Michiyo Aratama First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro Mikuni Rentaro Mikuni Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe Misako Watanabe Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō Ishiyama Kenjirō Ishiyama Father (segment "The Black Hair")
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Ranko Akagi Mother (segment "The Black Hair")