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The Tale of Genji
6.0 / 10• 1987• 1h 50m•NR• Japanese
AnimationDramaRomance
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.
Cast & Crew
Morio Kazama
Hikaru Genji (voice)
Lead
Midori Hagio
Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kaji
Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōhara
Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
Megumi Yokoyama
Murasaki (voice)
Jun Fubuki
Oborozukiyo (voice)
Reiko Tajima
Lady Aoi (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gisaburō Sugii's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Tale of Genji is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
