In 16th century Japan, the Sengoku era, the turmoil of a merciless civil war marks the life of the people. Potters Genjuro and Tobei want to make use of the unrest to sells their wares at the markets of the nearest big towns. Despite a ghostly vision that warns them while crossing the river, both men follow their ambitions, while their wives become the victims of war violence. Mizoguchi adapted two tales from a collection of 18th century ghost stories and drew on his comprehensive knowledge of No theater in his staging of the lyrical, fantastical elements.
(Arsenal Kino)