Kwaidan (1965)
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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.
Release Date : January 6, 1965
Runtime : 183m
Genre : Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Companies : Ninjin Club
Countries : Japan
Keywords : samurai, based on novel or book, story teller, snowstorm, tea, promise, snow, blind, spirit, vengeful ghost, ghost story, ghost, sea battle, japanese folklore, naval battle, horror anthology, ghost in the woods
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