Genji Monogatar (1951)

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Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu written over 1000 years ago, Genji Monogatari tells a haunting story of passion, regret, and destiny. Genji, the charming son of the emperor, has gained great renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his striking looks and charismatic presence. However, behind his glamorous life lies a self-destructive obsession. Genji 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 forbidden pursuit, his life spirals into instability. Genji wanders from one romantic affair to another, desperately seeking some sort of resolution to his restless life. This legendary drama captures the bittersweet journey of a man haunted by his past, searching for peace in a world of fleeting beauty.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1951

Genre:Drama; Historical