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The Tale of Genji

源氏物語1987

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 19, 1987
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Producer
Masato Hara
Cinematography
Juro Sugimura
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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