Kwaidan (1965)
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
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.
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Language: ja
Production
Cinematographer: Yoshio Miyajima · Composer: Tōru Takemitsu · Editor: Hisashi Sagara
Production: Ninjin Club
Budget: $885K
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