Ugetsu
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Ugetsu

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.

Fantasy
Drama
Mystery

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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.

Released March 26, 1953

Quick facts

Language
ja
Status
Released
Votes
639
Seasons
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Top cast

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Machiko Kyō

Machiko Kyō

Lady Wakasa

Mitsuko Mito

Mitsuko Mito

Ohama

Kinuyo Tanaka

Kinuyo Tanaka

Miyagi

Masayuki Mori

Masayuki Mori

Genjurô

Eitarō Ozawa

Eitarō Ozawa

Tôbei

Sugisaku Aoyama

Sugisaku Aoyama

Old Priest

Mitsusaburō Ramon

Mitsusaburō Ramon

Captain of Tamba Soldiers

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Village Master

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