Released:
1966-01-14

Overview:
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 affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.

Director:
Tetsuji Takechi

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Kotobuki Hananomoto
  as
  Hikaru Genji
• 
  Ruriko Asaoka
  as
  Lady Murasaki
• 
  Izumi Ashikawa
  as
  Fujitsubo
• 
  Kōji Wada
  as
  Chujo Tono
• 
  Takao Nakamura
  as
  Kashiwagi