The Tale of Genji
An animated film based on the novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. 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 beautiful young bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Released
- 1987
- Country
- Japan
Details
Release year: 1987
Storyline
An animated film based on the novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. 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 beautiful young bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
Top credits
- Morio Kazama — Hikaru Genji
- Miwako Kaji — Lady Rokujo
Reiko Tajima — Lady Aoi- Jun Fubuki — Oborozukiuo
Did you know
• The film covers only the first 12 chapters, while adding in some psychological motivation that is not explicit in the novel.
User reviews
Familiarize yourself with the culture first
Faithful Adaption of a Difficult Work
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color
