Kwaidan

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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Release date

6 Jan 1965

Runtime

3 h 3 min

• TMDB 7.7

Genres

• Horror
• Fantasy
• Drama

Director

Masaki Kobayashi

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Countries

• JP

Cast

Michiyo Aratamaas First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")Rentaro Mikunias Husband (segment "The Black Hair")Misako Watanabeas Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")Kenjirō Ishiyamaas Father (segment "The Black Hair")RARanko Akagias Mother (segment "The Black Hair")Fumie Kitaharaas (segment "The Black Hair")KMKappei Matsumotoas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)YIYoshiko Iedaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)Otome Tsukimiyaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)KTKenzō Tanakaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Writers

Yōko Mizuki

Composer

Tōru Takemitsu

Cinematography

Yoshio Miyajima

Studios

NCNinjin ClubTOHO

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