This picture marked the first of several cinematic interpretations of Murasaki Shikibu's classic from the early 11th century, which is considered by many to be the world's first novel.
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 resolution to his life.
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DIRECTED BY: YOSHIMURA Kozaburo
STARRING: Kazuo HASEGAWA, Michiyo KOGURE, Machiko KYO, Mitsuko MITO, Denjiro OKOUCHI
1951 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - B&W - FULL SCREEN - 121 MINUTES
