In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
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Set in war-torn 16th century Japan, Ugetsu follows the intertwined fates of two peasants, Genjuro and Tobei. Ignoring the warnings of a local sage, they seek to profit from the ongoing conflict. Genjuro, a potter, becomes obsessed with both amassing wealth and the captivating Lady Wakasa, a mysterious noblewoman. Simultaneously, Tobei dreams of becoming a samurai, a desire that consumes him entirely. Their ambitions lead them down treacherous paths, endangering not only themselves but also their devoted wives, Miyagi and Ohama. As they chase their respective dreams, the consequences of their choices threaten to unravel their lives and sever the bonds of family and love, raising profound questions about the true meaning of happiness and fulfillment.
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Movie Score
80%
Released
March 26, 1953
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast
Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori, Eitarō Ozawa, Sugisaku Aoyama
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery