Returning Spirit
怪談牡丹燈籠
Synopsis
A tryst between the young warrior Hagiwara Shinzaburo and beautiful Otsuyu is discovered, and the shamed Otsuyu commits suicide with her maid. Their ghosts subsequently appear to Shinzaburo. He obtains a door-protecting charm and a statue of the goddess Kannon from a priest to keep the spirits from his home. A conniving servant removes the protective devices so that Otsuyu can reach her lover and cart him away to the land of the dead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Nobuchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Nobuchi
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 怪談牡丹燈籠
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Nobuchi
Akira Nobuchi, Enchô San'yûtei
Taichiro Kosugi
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Nobuchi
Director
Akira Nobuchi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Returning Spirit
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What is Returning Spirit about?
A tryst between the young warrior Hagiwara Shinzaburo and beautiful Otsuyu is discovered, and the shamed Otsuyu commits suicide with her maid. Their ghosts subsequently appear to Shinzaburo. He obtains a door-protecting charm and a statue of the goddess Kannon from a priest to keep the spirits from his home. A conniving servant removes the protective devices so that Otsuyu can reach her lover and cart him away to the land of the dead.
Who directed Returning Spirit?
Returning Spirit was directed by Akira Nobuchi.
Who stars in Returning Spirit?
The principal cast of Returning Spirit includes Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yuriko Tashiro, Harumi Urazato, Isamu Yamaguchi, Kyoji Sugi.
When was Returning Spirit released and how long is it?
Returning Spirit was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Returning Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Returning Spirit was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.
Is Returning Spirit based on a book or true story?
Returning Spirit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Enchô San'yûtei".