Japanese action fantasy directed by Kenji Mizoguchi set in 16th century Japan. At a time when the Emperor has become a mere figurehead with rival warlords battling for supremacy, impoverished potter Genjuro (Masayuki Mori) leaves his wife (Kinuyo Tanaka) and son to conduct an affair with the beautiful Lady Wasaka (Machiko Kyô). However, his romantic idyll is soon to be shattered as fellow villager Tobei (Sakae Ozawa) attempts to pursue his ambition to become a samurai.
Music: Fumio Hayasaka
Actor: Masayuki Mori
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Actor: Kinuyo Tanaka
Actor: Machiko Kyô
Producer: Masaichi Nagata
Writer: Matsutarô Kawaguchi
Writer: Yoshikata Yoda
Actor: Sakae Ozawa
Actor: Mitsuko Mito
Actor: Kikue Mori
Actor: Mitsusaburo Ramon