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Kwaidan

77.08% | Jan 06, 1965 | Horror, Fantasy, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Masaki Kobayashi
Director
Toru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
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Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
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Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
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Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
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Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")

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