Genji monogatari

Jan 14 1966 N/A NA
Animation, Drama

An eroticized adaptation of Murasaki Shikibu's classic novel, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, has gained renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing the one object of desire he must never obtain: 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.

Plot

Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, has gained renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing the one object of desire he must never obtain: 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.

Written by

Shikibu Murasaki, Tetsuji Takechi

Directed by

Kon Ichikawa, Tetsuji Takechi

Cast

Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Nikkatsu Corporation

Languages

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
61
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA