Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya

Overview

Iemon Fukasawa, a masterless samurai, marries Oiwa but is repulsed by a dark mark on her face. He descends into alcoholism and starts an affair with O-hana, a maid carrying another man’s child. Together, they conspire to poison Oiwa, killing her and disposing of her body in a moat. But Oiwa’s vengeful spirit rises from the depths, seeking revenge.

Directed by Masahisa Sadanaga

Top cast

Gorō Ibuki

T

Takako Yagi

K

Kaoru Kurosu

Akira Shioji

T

Takekazu Shigehisa

Jun Fujikawa

A

Ayako Hidaka

倉

倉谷　礼子

K

Kazuo Inami

Y

Yoshihiro Maruo

K

Katsuhito Matsuo

M

Masahiro Kizawa

Isuzu Yamada

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