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The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
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THE TALE OF GENJI

Genji Monogatari

Directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura
Japan, 1951
Drama

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis

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.