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The Legend of Sayo
The Legend of Sayo
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The Legend of Sayo

Original Title: 遠野物語

1982
1h 48m
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1982

Runtime

1h 48m

Storyline

Sayo has just celebrated her sixteenth birthday when she attends a temple festival. On her way back she sees a large cherry tree which is infamous for the legend of dead white horse. When her fiancé returns from war and visits her he comes across a white horse which he takes in. The man also does not see himself engaged anymore as his family has lost its wealth.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Dec 17, 1982
Languages
Japanese
Director
Tetsutaro Murano
Production
Tetsu Productions
Tetsu Productions
Azabu Kikaku
Azabu Kikaku
Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Iwate Broadcasting
Iwate Broadcasting
Production Countries
Japan

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Kyōko Enami

Kyōko Enami

Shiho Fujimura

Shiho Fujimura

Yoko Hara

Kimihiro Reizei

Kimihiro Reizei

Daisuke Ryū

Daisuke Ryū

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

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