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Kwaidan

1965·3h 3m·PG-13·Horror·Fantasy·Drama
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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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DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
WriterYōko Mizuki
Release dateJanuary 6, 1965
Runtime3h 3m
LanguageJapanese

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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...

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Kwaidan was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and released in 1965. It stars Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni and Misako Watanabe.

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