Ugetsu
1953
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.
Director:
Kenji Mizoguchi
Writers:
Hisakazu Tsuji, Akinari Ueda, Matsutarô Kawaguchi
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 2 nominations total
Production:
Kenji Mizoguchi
Country:
Japan
