Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
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Synopsis
“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.
Cast
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Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
No photo Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
No photo Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
No photo Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
No photo Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
No photo Kiyoshi Nakano
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Tatsuya Nakadai
Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Keiko Kishi
Yuki the Snow Maiden (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Yūko Mochizuki
Minokichi's Mother (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Kin Sugai
Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Noriko Sengoku
Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Akiko Nomura
(segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)
Torahiko Hamada
(segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)
Jun Hamamura
(segment "The Woman of the Snow")
No photo Katsuo Nakamura
Hoichi (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kwaidan available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Kwaidan released?
Kwaidan was released in 1965.
How long is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan has a runtime of 3h 3m.
What genre is Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is classified as Horror, Fantasy, Drama.
What is the age rating for Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is rated PG-13.