The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji (1987)

December 19th, 19871h 50min

Animation, Drama, Romance
61%

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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