kwaidan.
1965·movie·pg-13·7.7/10tmdb · 445
horrorfantasydrama
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.
where to watch
Not currently streaming on tracked platforms
runtime
3h 3m
cast
who's in it.
8 of 10
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
R
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
K
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Y
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
videos
trailers.
2 clipsOfficial 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]
Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]
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- Where can I watch Kwaidan?
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- Is Kwaidan a movie or a TV series?
- Kwaidan is a 1965 Horror movie.
- How long is Kwaidan?
- Kwaidan runs about 3h 3m.
- What is Kwaidan about?
- 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.