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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.
Lush, painterly compositions transform every frame into a living ink wash painting that breathes with supernatural dread. These folk tales pulse with a haunting, dreamlike stillness that lingers long after the final spirit vanishes.
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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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Kwaidan
You can stream Kwaidan (1965) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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7.7/10
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91%
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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