The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

1987
1h 50min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    19 December 1987
    Runtime
    1h 50min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Japanese
    Production
    The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
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