The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji

Information

Release DateDecember 19, 1987
Runtime1h 50m
StatusReleased
ProductionThe Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC + 1 more
LanguagesJapanese
6.0
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The Tale of Genji

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Gisaburō Sugii
Gisaburō Sugii

Featured Cast

Morio Kazama

Morio Kazama

Hikaru Genji (voice)

Midori Hagio

Midori Hagio

Yuugao (voice)

Miwako Kaji

Miwako Kaji

Lady Rokujō (voice)

Reiko Ōhara

Reiko Ōhara

Lady Fujitsubo (voice)

Megumi Yokoyama

Megumi Yokoyama

Murasaki (voice)

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