Kaidan movie poster

Kaidan

August 4, 2007 1h 55m 6.2/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Kaidan is a drama/horror film. directed by Hideo Nakata.

Starring Kumiko Aso, Takaaki Enoki, and Léona Hirota

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 4, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (29 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$5,000,000

Production Companies

  • Kaidan Seisaku Iinkai
  • Avex Entertainment
  • Eisei Gekijo
  • Yahoo! Japan
  • Nagoya Broadcasting Network
  • TV Asahi
  • Xanadeux Company
  • OZ
  • Media Factory
  • Shochiku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaidan about?

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 nev...

Who directed Kaidan?

Kaidan was directed by Hideo Nakata.

How long is Kaidan?

Kaidan has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Kaidan released?

Kaidan was released on August 4, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kaidan?

The main cast of Kaidan includes Kumiko Aso, Takaaki Enoki, Léona Hirota, Hitomi Kuroki, Tae Kimura.