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7.7/10 • 379

1965-01-063h 3m

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

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.

Directors
Masaki Kobayashi
Editors
Hisashi Sagara

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  1. Michiyo Aratama

    Michiyo Aratama

    First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

  2. Rentaro Mikuni

    Rentaro Mikuni

    Husband (segment "The Black Hair")

  3. Misako Watanabe

    Misako Watanabe

    Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

  4. Kenjirō Ishiyama

    Kenjirō Ishiyama

    Father (segment "The Black Hair")

  5. Ranko Akagi

    Ranko Akagi

    Mother (segment "The Black Hair")

  6. Fumie Kitahara

    Fumie Kitahara

    (segment "The Black Hair")

  7. Kappei Matsumoto

    Kappei Matsumoto

    (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

  8. Yoshiko Ieda

    Yoshiko Ieda

    (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

  9. Otome Tsukimiya

    Otome Tsukimiya

    (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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