JAPAN · 1966
The Tale of Genji
Japanese Golden Age
forbidden desire
aristocratic decadence
tragic consequences
imperial court intrigue
pursuit of beauty
Synopsis
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
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