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The Tale of Genji

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An eroticized adaptation of Murasaki Shikibu's classic novel, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, has gained renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing the one object of desire he must never obtain: 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.

Featured Crew

Murasaki Shikibu
Original Story
Shizuo Watanabe
Director of Photography

Cast

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Kotobuki Hananomoto
Hikaru Genji
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Ruriko Asaoka
Lady Murasaki
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Izumi Ashikawa
Fujitsubo
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Kōji Wada
Chujo Tono
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Takao Nakamura
Kashiwagi

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