Tales of Ugetsu

1953·Japan·96 min.
Tales of Ugetsu
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In the civil wars of 16th century Japan, two ambitious peasants want to make their fortunes. The potter Genjuro intends to sell his wares for vast profits in the local city, while his brother-in-law Tobei wishes to become a samurai.

CinematographyKazuo Miyagawa
Original titleUgetsu monogatari (Tales of a Pale and Mysterious Moon After the Rain)
Also known asUgetsu