# Kwaidan (1965)

> Four Japanese ghost tales unfold as exquisitely stylized parables of desire, betrayal, broken promises, and supernatural consequence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19283

## Facts

- Runtime: 183 min
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Masaki Kobayashi
- Cast: Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto, Yoshiko Ieda
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058279/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, dreamy, melancholic, late night viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

Four chilling tales intertwine in a haunting exploration of love, betrayal, and the supernatural.

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