The Tale of Genji

Plot Summary

Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

Top Cast

Kazuo Hasegawa Hikaru Genji

Denjirō Ōkōchi Takuma nyudo

Michiyo Kogure Fujitsubo

Mitsuko Mito Aoi no ue

Machiko Kyō Awaji no ue