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The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

1987•110 min.•

Japan

★6(18)

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.
  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Romance

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