Kwaidan (1965) — Perfery

(1965)Directed by Masaki Kobayashi183 min · PG-13Horror, Fantasy, Drama

“In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."”

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.

Michiyo Aratamaas First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Rentaro Mikunias Husband (segment "The Black Hair")

Misako Watanabeas Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")

Kenjirō Ishiyamaas Father (segment "The Black Hair")

RA Ranko Akagias Mother (segment "The Black Hair")

Fumie Kitaharaas (segment "The Black Hair")

KM Kappei Matsumotoas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Yoshiko Iedaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Otome Tsukimiyaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

KT Kenzō Tanakaas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Kiyoshi Nakanoas (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)

Tatsuya Nakadaias Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

Keiko Kishias Yuki the Snow Maiden (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

Yūko Mochizukias Minokichi's Mother (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

Kin Sugaias Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

Noriko Sengokuas Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

Akiko Nomuraas (segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)

Torahiko Hamadaas (segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)

Jun Hamamuraas (segment "The Woman of the Snow")

KN Katsuo Nakamuraas Hoichi (segment "Hoichi the Earless")

Tetsuro Tambaas Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")

Takashi Shimuraas Head Priest (segment "Hoichi the Earless")

Yoichi Hayashias Attendant (segment "Hoichi the Earless")

Eiko Muramatsuas Kenreiinmon (segment "Hoichi the Earless")