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
Sugisaku Aoyama
Old Priest
Mitsusaburō Ramon
Captain of Tamba Soldiers
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Village Master
Kichijirō Ueda
Shop Owner
Shōzō Nanbu
Shintô Priest
Kikue Mōri
Ukon
Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka
Soldier
Ichirō Amano
Boatsman
Eigorō Onoe
Knight
Saburo Date
Vassal
Fumihiko Yokoyama
Meshiro
FAQ about Ugetsu
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…
When was Ugetsu released?
Ugetsu was released in 1953.
What genres does Ugetsu belong to?
Ugetsu is categorised as Fantasy, Drama, Mystery.
Who stars in Ugetsu?
The cast of Ugetsu includes Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka, Masayuki Mori, Eitarō Ozawa.