Genji monogatari

Genji monogatari (1966)

14 Jan 1966 • Drama
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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.

Shikibu Murasaki, Tetsuji Takechi
Writer
Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa
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Language: Japanese
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Country: Japan
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6.0

IMDb (53 votes)
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