The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô (1981): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1981, The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô is a notable film.

What it’s about. Strange events are occurring at the residence of the Aoyama family, led by high-ranking samurai Aoyama Harima. About three months prior, Harima was requested by his uncle, Aoyama Shujin and the senior official Doi Shukei to show them their family heirloom… a red painted Goryeo dish, presented to them by the Shogunate. However, the dish was found broken upon arrival, causing the blame to fall on Harima’s attendant Okiku, who was then punished severely. Later on, a new order is given by the shogunate to present the dish to an imperial envoy. Feeling responsible for Okiku’s death and tormented by guilt, Harima contemplates committing harakiri. However, he is stopped by a female attendant named Oyuki, who persuades him to reconsider.

Who’s in it. The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô stars Eiko Nagashima, Masakazu Tamura, Nagisa Katahira and Rokkō Toura.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô page.