Ugetsu (1953)

Kernel Score: 88% · 631 ratings

Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Released: 1953-03-26

Runtime: 96 minutes

Overview

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.

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast

• Machiko Kyō as Lady Wakasa
• Mitsuko Mito as Ohama
• Kinuyo Tanaka as Miyagi
• Masayuki Mori as Genjurô
• Eitarō Ozawa as Tôbei
• Sugisaku Aoyama as Old Priest
• Mitsusaburō Ramon as Captain of Tamba Soldiers
• Ryōsuke Kagawa as Village Master
• Kichijirō Ueda as Shop Owner
• Shōzō Nanbu as Shintô Priest