Ugetsu (1953)
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.
Cast
- Machiko Kyō - Lady Wakasa
- Mitsuko Mito - Ohama
- Kinuyo Tanaka - Miyagi
- Masayuki Mori - Genjurô
- Eitarō Ozawa - Tôbei
- Sugisaku Aoyama - Old Priest
- Mitsusaburō Ramon - Captain of Tamba Soldiers
- Ryōsuke Kagawa - Village Master
- Kichijirō Ueda - Shop Owner
- Shōzō Nanbu - Shintô Priest
Screenplay
- Yoshikata Yoda (Screenplay)
- Matsutarō Kawaguchi (Adaptation)
- Akinari Ueda (Original Story)
- Hisakazu Tsuji (Idea)
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Ancient Eastern Dynasties
Keywords
japan, samurai, based on novel or book, greed, bigamy, tragedy, rural area, black and white, ghost, jidaigeki, sengoku period, feudal japan, 16th century, warring states period, historical romance
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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.
- Who stars in Ugetsu?
- Ugetsu stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori, Eitarō Ozawa, Sugisaku Aoyama.
- How long is Ugetsu?
- Ugetsu has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Ugetsu?
- Ugetsu is a Fantasy, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Ugetsu produced?
- Ugetsu was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Ugetsu?
- The themes of Ugetsu include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Ancient Eastern Dynasties.