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Ugetsu

Set against the turmoil of 16th‑century Japan, two humble potters strike a risky deal with roaming soldiers, ignoring a sage’s warning about profiting from war. Their ambitions—one’s yearning for wealth and an ethereal lady, the other’s dream of samurai honor—draw them into a haunting world where reality blurs with the supernatural.

The film unfolds as a lyrical, melancholy drama that weaves mysticism into everyday hardship, highlighting how desire can unravel family bonds. Its distinctive visual poetry and eerie atmosphere make the story feel like a dreamlike cautionary tale rather than a straightforward period piece.