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.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Starring: Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Rentarô Mikuni, Kenjiro Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi
Directed & Produced by: Toru Takemitsu, Toru Takemitsu, Masaki Kobayashi, Yoko Mizuki, Kiyoshi Awazu
Release date: 12/29/1964
Running time: 183 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 by 144 users