Movie

Kwaidan (1965)

• PG-13
• January 6, 1965
• 3h 3m

• Horror
• Fantasy
• Drama

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

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.

Director

Masaki Kobayashi

Writers

Yōko Mizuki, Lafcadio Hearn

Starring

Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe