Kaidan (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Kaidan is a drama, horror and romance film directed by Hideo Nakata, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu is a moneylender who is killed by the cruel samurai Shinzaemon. His body is dumped in the Kasenega-Fuchi river. According to legend, all who drown in the river will never surface again. 20 Years later, Shinkichi, the handsome son of Shinzaemon, coincidentally meets Toyoshiga, the daughter of Soetsu. They fall in love. It is a doomed love, as the spirit of Soetsu is far from dead
Who’s in it. Kaidan stars Kumiko Aso as Orui, Takaaki Enoki as Shinzaemon Fukami, Léona Hirota as Okou and Hitomi Kuroki as Toyoshiga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kaidan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaidan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaidan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaidan (2007)?
- In US, Kaidan is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaidan worth watching?
- Kaidan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kaidan?
- Kaidan stars Kumiko Aso, Takaaki Enoki, Léona Hirota, Hitomi Kuroki and Tae Kimura.
- When was Kaidan released?
- Kaidan was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.