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Kwaidan
Kwaidan

Kwaidan(1965)

  • Japanese
  • 7.7 (400)
  • 3 hr 3 mins
  • Jan 6, 1965

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

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