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Kwaidan ·怪談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.

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Kwaidan ·怪談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.

ja

Horror

Fantasy

Drama

Release Date: Jan 06, 1965
Popularity: 1.8143: 408 votes
Directed by: Masaki Kobayashi
Screenplay by: Yōko Mizuki
Productions: Ninjin Club (JP)
Budget: Revenue: NA

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Masaki Kobayashi小林正樹

Director

Eiko Yoshida

Continuity

Gô Yoshida

First Assistant Director

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KWAIDAN (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer
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Ernest Dickerson on KWAIDAN

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