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Ugetsu
1953 1h 36m Kenji Mizoguchi

Ugetsu

★ 8.1 IMDb
Fantasy Drama Mystery & Thriller War & Military
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.
Production DesignerKisaku Itō

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Awards & Festivals
Won Silver Lion
Nominated Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White
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