PopCorn
Kwaidan

Kwaidan

"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.

Release Date

January 6, 1965

Status

Released

Original Title

怪談

Runtime

3h 3min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Ninjin Club