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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

Toyojirô Nagashima
Executive Producer
Shin Takaiwa
Director of Photography
Shizuo Watanabe
Director of Photography
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Cast

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

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