IMDb
7.9 /10
23k votes


Horror · Fantasy · Drama · 1965 · 3h 3min
怪談
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.
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IMDb
7.9 /10
23k votes
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TMDB
7.7 /10
451 votes
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8.5 /10
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