Movie
1951 Drama
2h 1min
| Original title | Genji monogatari |
| Original lang. | Japanese |
| Country | Japan |
In the ancient court of Kyoto, Genji, the emperor's son, captivates the nobility with his charm and striking appearance. Despite his status, he becomes consumed by a forbidden longing for his father's young and beautiful bride, a desire that leads to devastating consequences. Haunted by the fallout of his obsession, Genji drifts through a series of fleeting affairs, endlessly searching for meaning and resolution in a life marked by passion and turmoil.
| Directed by | Kôzaburô Yoshimura |
| Written by | Shikibu Murasaki, Kaneto Shindô, Jun'ichirô Tanizaki |