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8.1
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Cast & Crew

Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Eitarō Ozawa
As Tôbei
Saburo Date
As Vassal
Kinuyo Tanaka
As Miyagi
Masayuki Mori
As Genjurô
Kichijirō Ueda
As Shop Owner
Yukio Horikita
As Armored Knight
Machiko Kyō
As Lady Wakasa

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In the midst of war and political upheaval, a humble potter named Genjuro is torn between his desire for financial success and his love for his family. As he becomes increasingly consumed by his own ambition, he neglects his wife and son, leading to tragic consequences. Meanwhile, his friend Tobei becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of power and greed, ultimately losing everything he holds dear. Against the backdrop of Japan's Sengoku period, "Ugetsu" is a haunting tale of love, loss, and redemption that explores the destructive nature of human desire and the importance of cherishing those we hold closest.

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Ugetsu was released in theaters on September 7, 1954.