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Onibaba

In feudal Japan, a duo of female assassins and scavengers, with a penchant for extramarital affairs and lucrative plunder, embark on a thrilling adventure when one of them encounters a masked samurai with an air of mystery surrounding him.

In 14th century Japan, a middle-aged woman and her daughter-in-law struggle to survive in a field of reeds, fending off warriors and soldiers to trade their possessions for food. When their neighbor Hachi defects from the war and returns home, they learn that their son and husband Kichi died while stealing supplies from farmers.

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Info about Onibaba

Studio(s): Kindai Eiga Kyokai

Originally Released: United States, Nov 21, 1964

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama, Horror, Thriller