The Tale of Genji

First aired on Dec 19, 1987

Runtime: 110mins

60%

Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance

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.