Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live

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Is the one who's really in power, the one who trembles for revenge...?

Released September 02, 1983

Overview

Yoshinari Bessho, the feudal lord of Tanba Province, is a collector of butterflies and has his concubines tattooed with butterflies as well. One day while hunting, Yoshinari sees Gennosuke Akizuki's beautiful wife, Okoto. He kidnaps her, tattoos a butterfly on her shoulder and takes her for his own. Feeling shame for what has happened, Okoto throws herself into a well and commits suicide. She then returns as a ruthless ghost that seeks revenge against Yoshinari and his retainers. Whenever the ghost appears, mysterious butterflies always fly around her...

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

怪談 妖蝶の棲む館


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

Production Companies

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    Fuji Television Network

    Japan

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    Haiyu-za Film Production Company Ltd.

    Japan

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