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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Kwaidan, a chilling anthology film, derives its title from an old Japanese term for ghost story and presents four distinct narratives. A destitute samurai, driven by ambition, marries for wealth, only to face dire consequences. A snowstorm leaves a man vulnerable, and he's rescued by Yuki, the Snow Maiden, though her aid demands a heavy price. Hoichi, a blind musician, is compelled to perform for an ethereal audience of ghosts, testing his very being. Lastly, an author recounts the tale of a samurai who witnesses a fellow warrior's reflection within his teacup, hinting at hidden dangers and the fragility of life. These tales explore the intersection of the natural and supernatural realms.
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Movie Score
77%
Released
January 6, 1965
Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Cast
Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Rentaro Mikuni, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror