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The Tale of Genji(1987)

PG12/19/1987 (JP)AnimationDramaRomance1h 50m
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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.

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Movie Cast

Morio Kazama photo

Morio Kazama

Hikaru Genji (voice)

Midori Hagio photo

Midori Hagio

Yuugao (voice)

Miwako Kaji photo

Miwako Kaji

Lady Rokujō (voice)

Reiko Ōhara photo

Reiko Ōhara

Lady Fujitsubo (voice)

Megumi Yokoyama photo

Megumi Yokoyama

Murasaki (voice)

Jun Fubuki photo

Jun Fubuki

Oborozukiyo (voice)

Reiko Tajima photo

Reiko Tajima

Lady Aoi (voice)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyThe Asahi Shimbun

Original LanguageJapanese

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