The Tale of Genji

(1987)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
110 minutes
IMDb Rating:
6.5/10 (326 votes)
Genres:
Drama Animation Romance History
Countries:
Japan
Spoken Languages:
jpn
Plot

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.

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IMDb ID:
tt0295455
Product Information
Product ID:
14953
Type:
Movie
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Release Dates
Japan
Dec 19, 1987
Alternative Titles
O Conto de Genji
Brazil
Murasaki Shikibu: Genji monogatari
Canada, fra
The Tale of Genji
Canada, eng