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Kwaidan

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

Released PG 183 min 7.9/10 Votes: 20343

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.

Type:

Movie

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Genre:

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Subgenres:

Folk Horror, Supernatural Horror

Release:

1965-01-06

Year:

2024

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Companies:

Ninjin Club

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