The Tale of Genji (源氏物語)

Release Date:	1991-12-27
Runtime:	390 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Drama, History
Production:	TBS

Overview

TV movie based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, which tells about the life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. In 1991, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of TBS' founding, it was released with a total production value of around 1.2 billion yen and aired in two parts.