Kwaidan (1965) — drama, fantasy, horror film. Directed by Masaki Kobayashi. Starring Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama. Rated 7.7/10 from 468 votes.
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A visually stunning anthology of Japanese folktales adapted from Lafcadio Hearn, marked by production struggles and critical triumph.
Drama, Fantasy, Horror · 7.7/10 · 183 min · 1965
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.
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