The Tale of Genji (movie)

The Tale of Genji (movie)

源氏物語
  • User score: 6.1
  • Production country: Japan
  • Producer: Gisaburō Sugii
  • Production companies: The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
  • Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
  • Release date: 12/19/1987
  • Run time: 110 min.

Movie description

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.

Actors

Morio Kazama

Morio Kazama

Role(s): Hikaru Genji (voice)

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Midori Hagio

Midori Hagio

Role(s): Yuugao (voice)

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Miwako Kaji

Miwako Kaji

Role(s): Lady Rokujō (voice)

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Reiko Ōhara

Reiko Ōhara

Role(s): Lady Fujitsubo (voice)

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Megumi Yokoyama

Megumi Yokoyama

Role(s): Murasaki (voice)

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