Kwaidan

Name: Kwaidan
Released: 1965-01-06
Rating: 7.7

1965

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

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1965-01-06

Status

Released

Original Title

怪談

Runtime

3h 3m

Original Language

JA

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Ninjin Club, TOHO

Overview

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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