Ugetsu

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.

Director

Kenji Mizoguchi

Written by

Yoshikata Yoda

Music

Tamekichi Mochizuki

Studio

Daiei Film

Released

26 March 1953

Genres

Fantasy, Drama, Mystery