Kaidan

Aug 4 2007 Unrated 1h 55m
Drama, Horror, Romance

Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu is a moneylender who is killed by the cruel samurai Shinzaemon. His body is dumped in the Kasenega-Fuchi river. According to legend, all who drown in the river will never surface again. 20 Years later, Shinkichi, the handsome son of Shinzaemon, coincidentally meets Toyoshiga, the daughter of Soetsu. They fall in love. It is a doomed love, as the spirit of Soetsu is far from dead

Plot

Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu is a moneylender who is killed by the cruel samurai Shinzaemon. His body is dumped in the Kasenega-Fuchi river. According to legend, all who drown in the river will never surface again. 20 Years later, Shinkichi, the handsome son of Shinzaemon, coincidentally meets Toyoshiga, the daughter of Soetsu. They fall in love. It is a doomed love, as the spirit of Soetsu is far from dead.

Written by

Satoko Okudera, Enchô San'yûtei

Directed by

Hideo Nakata

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Eisei Gekijo, Avex Entertainment, Kaidan Seisaku Iinkai

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,287
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA