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The poster features a striking red ink-like smoke swirling against a black background, with the bold white text "KWAI DAN" dominating the center. The dramatic composition evokes a sense of mystery and suspense, suggesting an action-packed thriller.

Kwaidan

1965 · Movie · 183 min· Updated May 2026
⭐7.7
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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.

Kwaidan is a film that explores themes of samurai, based on novel or book, story teller. It also touches on snowstorm and tea and promise.

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Masaki Kobayashi

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Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto, Yoshiko Ieda, Otome Tsukimiya, Kenzō Tanaka

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The poster features a striking red ink-like smoke swirling against a black background, with the bold white text "KWAI DAN" dominating the center. The dramatic composition evokes a sense of mystery and suspense, suggesting an action-packed thriller.

Kwaidan

1965•⭐ 7.7•183 min•Updated May 2026
🌐Japanese

You can stream Kwaidan (1965) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.

Rated:PG-13
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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.

Kwaidan is a film that explores themes of samurai, based on novel or book, story teller. It also touches on snowstorm and tea and promise.

Director

Masaki Kobayashi

Cast

Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto, Yoshiko Ieda, Otome Tsukimiya, Kenzō Tanaka

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