Overview

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

Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji, Reiko Ōhara, Megumi Yokoyama, Jun Fubuki, Reiko Tajima, Masane Tsukayama

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What is "The Tale of Genji" 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.

When was "The Tale of Genji" released?

The Tale of Genji was released in 1987.

Who stars in "The Tale of Genji"?

The cast includes Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji, Reiko Ōhara.

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