| Director | Masaki Kobayashi |
|---|---|
| Genre | fantasy film, horror film |
| Runtime | 183 min |
| Country | Japan |
| Budget | ¥320 million |
| Box office | ¥225 million |
An impoverished swordsman in Kyoto divorces his wife, a weaver, and leaves her for a woman from a wealthy family to attain greater social status. However, despite his new wealthy status, the swordsman's second marriage proves to be unhappy. His new wife is shown to be callous and selfish. The swordsman regrets leaving his more devoted and patient ex-wife.