Kwaidan 1965

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

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PG-13
Horror Fantasy Drama

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.

Release Date 1965-01-06
Runtime 3h 3m
Directors Masaki Kobayashi, Gô Yoshida, Naotake Satsumoto
Producer Shigeru Wakatsuki
Writers Yoko Mizuki, Lafcadio Hearn