The Film
Kwaidan
In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."
The Story
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.
Runtime
183 min
Released Jan 1965

Directed by
Masaki Kobayashi
Written byYōko Mizuki
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