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The Tale of Genji
JAPAN · 1966

The Tale of Genji

Kon Ichikawa
forbidden desire aristocratic decadence tragic consequences imperial court intrigue pursuit of beauty
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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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