1965
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
Kwaidan
In the tradition of "rashomon" and "gate of hell".
怪談
Runtime
3h
Countries
- JP
- Japan
Languages
- ja
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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StatusReleased
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Release dateJan. 6, 1965
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Original LanguageJapanese
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Production Companies
- Bungei
- Ninjin Club
- Toho Company, Ltd.
- Toyo Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha