Kwaidan

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1965 · 183 min · PG-13 · Horror · Fantasy · Drama · TMDB 7.7/10

Overview

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

Cast

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