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The Tale of Genji

Directed by Gisaburō Sugii
1987    1h 50m
Animation, Drama, History,
6.6
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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Cast of The Tale of Genji
  • Morio KazamaHikaru Genji (voice)
  • Midori HagioYuugao (voice)
  • Miwako KajiLady Rokujō (voice)
  • Reiko ŌharaLady Fujitsubo (voice)
  • Megumi YokoyamaMurasaki (voice)
  • Jun FubukiOborozukiyo (voice)
  • Reiko TajimaLady Aoi (voice)

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