What is Ugetsu?
Ugetsu is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Fantasy, Drama, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 26, 1953
- Studios
- Daiei Film
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
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Overview
Ugetsu is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Fantasy, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Daiei Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two peasants chase wealth and status, endangering their families amid war’s shadows.”
- Mizoguchi’s acclaimed direction
- Rich period setting and folklore
- Atmospheric blend of reality and the supernatural
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Ambiguous tone may challenge some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate lyrical period dramas that blend reality with ghostly mysticism.
Features supernatural themes and wartime tragedy, appropriate for mature viewers.
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What genre is Ugetsu?
Ugetsu is a period fantasy drama that also incorporates mystery elements.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
When is the story set?
The narrative takes place in 16th‑century Japan.
Who are the central characters?
The story follows peasants Genjuro and Tobei, their wives Miyagi and Ohama, and the enigmatic Lady Wakasa.
What themes does the film explore?
It examines ambition, the costs of war, and the impact of supernatural forces on ordinary lives.