Ugetsu

Ugetsu (1953) starring Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori, Kinuyo Tanaka. Japanese movie, set during the 16th century during a time of war. Two friends go separate ways, lost in the chaos of war, and both leave wives behind. One man seeks riches selling his pottery, the other wants to become a samurai. They both get what they desire, but at great cost. In Japanese, with English subtitles. Grade: B+