Kwaidan — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

• Michiyo Aratama
  as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
• Rentaro Mikuni
  as Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
• Misako Watanabe
  as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
• Kenjirō Ishiyama
  as Father (segment "The Black Hair")
• Ranko Akagi
  as Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
• Fumie Kitahara
  as (segment "The Black Hair")

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