The Tale of Genji
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
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The Tale of Genji
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 19, 1987
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Animation, Drama, Romance
User Score
62%
Original Title
源氏物語
Production Companies
The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
Director
Gisaburō Sugii
Description
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
