Ugetsu

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Machiko Kyō Lady Wakasa

Mitsuko Mito Ohama

Kinuyo Tanaka Miyagi

Masayuki Mori Genjurô

Eitarō Ozawa Tôbei