Yasha-ga-ike

Oct 20 1979 Not Rated 2h 3m
Fantasy, Romance

When a lone traveler stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of myth, mystery, and magic: in a nearby pond reside spirits who hold the fate of the town’s inhabitants, including lovers Akira and Yuri, in their hands.

Plot

Outside of a small village in Japan, a mysterious pond is inhabited by mythic creatures. Their story is of revenge, tragedy, and the power of real love. A classical tale which translates wonderfully to film.

Written by

Kyôka Izumi, Tsutomu Tamura, Haruhiko Mimura

Directed by

Masahiro Shinoda

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Shochiku

Languages

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
824
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA