Kwaidan

Kwaidan

1964 · 183 min · JA · PG-13 · 7.7 (327 votes)
Dir. Masaki Kobayashi · Starring Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara · Music Toru Takemitsu

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

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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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A chilling and atmospheric journey into Japanese folklore. Each tale unfolds with a deliberate, haunting pace, weaving a spell of dread and melancholic beauty. Perfect for a quiet, introspective viewing when you want to be unsettled.

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