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Ugetsu (1953)

Ugetsu (1953)

雨月物語
NR 96 minutes JA Fantasy , Drama , Mystery
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.
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Production companies: Daiei Film
Production countries: Japan

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