Kwaidan

Kwaidan1965


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

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.

Released
6. 1. 1965
Runtime
183 min
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Certification
PG-13
Country, language
JP · JA
Community rating
7.7 · 447 votes