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The Tale of Genji

1h 50m1987Gisaburō Sugii
IMDb: 6.6/10
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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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JapanAnimeHeian Period

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What is The Tale of Genji (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji stars Morio Kazama (Hikaru Genji (voice)), Midori Hagio (Yuugao (voice)), Miwako Kaji (Lady Rokujō (voice)), Reiko Ōhara (Lady Fujitsubo (voice)), Megumi Yokoyama (Murasaki (voice)). The film was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.

How long is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated N/A.

Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?

The Tale of Genji holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Animation, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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