Tales of Ugetsu
1953·Japan·96 min.
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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.
DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
CinematographyKazuo Miyagawa
CastMachiko Kyô·Mitsuko Mito·Kinuyo Tanaka·Masayuki Mori·Eitarô Ozawa·Eigoro Onoe·Ichisaburo Sawamura·Ryôsuke Kagawa·Sugisaku Aoyama
Original titleUgetsu monogatari (Tales of a Pale and Mysterious Moon After the Rain)
Also known asUgetsu