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Ghost Pub (1994)
Director: Takayoshi Watanabe
Cast: Kenichi Hagiwara, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Shigeru Muroi, Yuji Miyake
6.9Runtime110 min
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One night, as pub owner Sotaro is caring for his sick wife, Shizuko, she asks him to promise that if she dies, he will never remarry. Thinking she is just being dramatic, he promises and tells her to go to sleep. When he wakes the next morning, however, Shizuko is dead. Sotaro keeps his promise, until one day he meets Satoko. The two quickly fall in love, and agree to get married. Their first night together, however, is interrupted by Shizuko, who is angry over her husband's broken promise. Sotaro and Satoko must find some way of appeasing the spirit before she drives them from their home.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Ghost Pub (1994), directed by Takayoshi Watanabe, is a well-received comedy-drama film that blends elements of romance and the supernatural. With an IMDb rating of 6.9/10, the film has found a positive audience reception, though critical acclaim has not been extensively documented.
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Director Takayoshi Watanabe's 1994 comedy-drama Ghost Pub offers a unique blend of ghost story and romantic comedy, with standout performances from lead actors Kenichi Hagiwara and Tomoko Yamaguchi as a pub owner and his deceased wife's spirit. Fans of supernatural tales with a touch of humor and heart will find this film particularly entertaining.