The Tale of Genji
Dec 19 1987
•2h 50m
•Animation, Drama, Romance
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.
Cast
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Morio Kazama
Hikaru Genji (voice)
Midori Hagio
Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kaji
Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōhara
Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
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