Ugetsu (1953)
Original title: 雨月物語
Ugetsu is a 1953 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito and Kinuyo Tanaka.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Ugetsu released?
Ugetsu was released on 26 March 1953.
How long is Ugetsu?
Ugetsu runs 1h 36m.
Who made Ugetsu?
Ugetsu was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch Ugetsu?
Ugetsu is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome and Kanopy.
Where to watch Ugetsu
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Watch free: Darkroom, Fawesome, Kanopy
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Cast
- Machiko Kyō as Lady Wakasa
- Mitsuko Mito as Ohama
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Miyagi
- Masayuki Mori as Genjurô
- Eitarō Ozawa as Tôbei
- Sugisaku Aoyama as Old Priest
- Mitsusaburō Ramon as Captain of Tamba Soldiers
- Ryōsuke Kagawa as Village Master
- Kichijirō Ueda as Shop Owner
- Shōzō Nanbu as Shintô Priest
- Kikue Mōri as Ukon
- Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka as Soldier