Kaidan

Kaidan (2007)

怪談

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

Date of release
2007-08-04
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (37)
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama, Horror, Romance
Director
Hideo Nakata

Casting

Interesting facts

Kaidan is a 2007 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata. It centers on two young lovers who are haunted by the ghost of a murdered moneylender who seeks revenge, which leaves a lasting effect on the couple.

Production

The title means "ghost story". The screenplay for the film was written by Satoko Okudera, based on the ghost story "Shinkei Kasanegafuchi" by Enchou Sanyutei.

The theme song of the film, titled "Fated", was sung by Ayumi Hamasaki.

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