Ugetsu
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📖 Synopsis
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Original Language
- JA
🎭 Cast
Machiko KyōLady Wakasa
Mitsuko MitoOhama
Kinuyo TanakaMiyagi
Masayuki MoriGenjurô
Eitarō OzawaTôbeiS
Sugisaku AoyamaOld PriestM
Mitsusaburō RamonCaptain of Tamba Soldiers
Ryōsuke KagawaVillage Master
Kichijirō UedaShop Owner
Shōzō NanbuShintô Priest🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ugetsu about?
- In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
- Who directed Ugetsu?
- Ugetsu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
- When was Ugetsu released?
- Ugetsu was released on March 26, 1953.
- How long is Ugetsu?
- Ugetsu has a runtime of 1h 36m.
- Where can I track Ugetsu?
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