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

Kwaidan

7.7 / 10 7.7 1965 3h 3mPG-13

HorrorFantasyDrama

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.

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

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CAST

The people behind the story

Michiyo Aratama

Michiyo AratamaFirst Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro MikuniHusband (segment "The Black Hair")

Misako Watanabe

Misako WatanabeSecond Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Kenjirō Ishiyama

Kenjirō IshiyamaFather (segment "The Black Hair")

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Ranko AkagiMother (segment "The Black Hair")

Fumie Kitahara

Fumie Kitahara(segment "The Black Hair")

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Kappei Matsumoto(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

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Yoshiko Ieda(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)