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.
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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...
Ugetsu (1953) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The film is a Fantasy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 8.0/10.
Ugetsu runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 8.0/10 from 634 votes. Genre: Fantasy, Drama.
Ugetsu is rated 8.0/10 by 634 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Fantasy and Drama fans.
