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Kwaidan

Kwaidan

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

7.71965HorrorFantasyDrama

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.

Original title怪談
Release1965-01-06
Runtime183 min
StatusReleased
CountriesJapan
Original languageJA
SpokenJapanese
DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
WritersYōko Mizuki, Lafcadio Hearn
ProductionNinjin Club, TOHO
Votes482
Popularity5
TMDB ID30959

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