Kwaidan
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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.
Released | Jan 06, 1965 |
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Runtime | 3h 3min |
Genre | Horror, Fantasy, Drama |
Actor | Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Rentaro Mikuni |
Director | Masaki Kobayashi |
Production | Ninjin Club |