A Thousand Years of Love: The Tale of Genji

A Thousand Years of Love: The Tale of Genji (2001)

Story:
One thousand years ago, Murasaki Shikibu lived a quiet life in Echizen Province with her father, Fujiwara Tametoki, her brother, Koreki, and her daughter, Kenko, with her husband, Nobutaka. One day, Fujiwara Michinaga, who wielded significant influence as a court official, asked her to come to Kyoto to tutor his daughter, Shoko. Michinaga fought for supremacy with his brother, Michitaka, and was eager to have their daughters give birth to the Emperor's child. Still, when Shikibu heard that Sei Shonagon was the tutor for Michitaka's daughter, Sadako, she was quietly fired up to fight. While teaching, Shikibu also explained to Shoko the magnificent Story of men and women that she had written, The Tale of Genji. Hikaru Genji, the protagonist of The Tale of Genji, is a beautiful man who excels in martial arts and science and is the son of the Emperor, loved by everyone. However, behind the scenes, many women were being toyed with by his love. His stepmother Fujitsubo, who was pregnant with Genji's child, Lady Rokujo, who became a vengeful spirit driven mad by jealousy; his wife Lady Aoi, who lost her life to her curse, Lady Murasaki, who she kept from an early age to raise her to be the ideal woman, Oborozukiyo, who caused Genji to flee the capital, Akashi no Kimi, who gave birth to Genji's child, and the women who were forced to live in the Rokujo mansion, collecting flowers of all seasons. Now, thanks to Shikibu's education, Shoshi became a beautiful woman and the Empress pregnant with the Emperor's child. Michinaga, who now had absolute power, confessed his love to Shikibu. Shikibu, who had secretly begun to be attracted to Michinaga, who looked just like her late husband, refused his offer and returned to her hometown. It was the least she could do to get revenge in an era when women were constantly at the mercy of men and could not express their love as they wished.

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The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Years of Mystery (2011) -3.9/5.0

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Story
Murasaki Shikibu was ordered by the regent Fujiwara no Michinaga to write The Tale of Genji. She was so absorbed in writing for her beloved Michinaga that she forgot to eat or sleep. She saw herself as a character she created, Rokujo no Miyasudokoro. Out of jealousy, she became vengeful, killed a woman approaching Hikaru Genji, and eventually became a living spirit. Abe no Seimei, an onmyoji, noticed this.

The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Years of Mystery (2011)

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The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Years of Mystery Trailer (2011)

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The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Year Mystery (2011)

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The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Year Mystery (2011) - IMDb 6.1/10

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The movie "The Tale of Genji: A Thousand-Year Mystery." (2011)

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[Story]
The era of the magnificent Heian dynasty. Fujiwara no Michinaga (Higashiyama Noriyuki), a powerful man at the time, orders Murasaki Shikibu (Nakatani Miki) to write a story to turn the Emperor's heart to his daughter, Shoshi (Renbutsu Misako). The Story's protagonist, Hikaru Genji (Ikuta Toma), is the object of admiration for the women of the imperial court. Unable to break away from his mad love for his mother-in-law, Fujitsubo (Maki Yoko), the pain causes him to wander around freely in search of love, including his wife, Lady Aoi (Tabe Mikako), his older lover, Rokujo Miyasudokoro (Tanaka Rena), and his comforting lover, Yugao (Ashina Sei). Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" quickly captured the Emperor's heart, and a boy was born to the Emperor and Shoshi. This solidified Michinaga's prosperity, and Murasaki Shikibu's role should have ended. However, for some reason, Murasaki Shikibu continued to write "The Tale of Genji". Meanwhile, Michinaga's friend Abe no Seimei (Yosuke Kubozuka), Onmyoji (exorcist), begins to sense something sinister about Murasaki Shikibu, who is engrossed in the Story.

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[NHK Official] Taiga Drama "To You, the Shining One" (2024)

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The beautiful world of The Tale of Genji - weaving the colours of love (2024)

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2024 NHK Taiga Drama: A summary of all episodes of "To You Who Shines" up to the final episode

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What was the reason for the popularity of the historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e"? Compilation of analysis of notable scenes

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https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20241229-3096274/

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Noh from The Tale of Genji: NHK Taiga Drama "To You, the Shining One"

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Kabukiza "The Tale of Genji"

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The Tale of Genji: Aoinoue Japanese dance and music

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THE TALE OF GENJI; The Paulownia PavilionThe coming-of-age ceremony of Hikaru Genji

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Flower Troupe performances "New Tale of Genji" and "Melodia - A Passionate and Beautiful Melody" Opening performance footage

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New Tale of Genji - from "New Tale of Genji" by Seiko Tanabe - (1989 Moon Troupe, Takarazuka)

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New Tale of Genji ('89 Moon Troupe) Full abridged version

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It is a passionate drama about Hikaru Genji, who lives for love, suffers, and grows. A revival of the work that premiered in 1981. '89 Moon Troupe. Takarazuka Grand Theater. Written and directed by Shibata Yukihiro. Starring Takayuki, Kodama Ai, Suzukaze Mayo, and others. Hikaru Genji (Tsurugi), born as the son of Emperor Kiritsubo, has been in love with Fujitsubo (Kodama), the emperor's wife, who looks just like his late mother since he was a child. Finally, they have a sinful one-night rendezvous. Fujitsubo becomes pregnant with Genji's child and gives birth to a young prince who becomes Emperor Reizei. Genji is troubled by his unbearable feelings for Fujitsubo and goes on a cycle of affairs with women. One of these women, Lady Rokujo (Natsuki Kuni), haunts him and kills him. Genji takes in a beautiful girl named Wakamurasaki (Kayo Asano), who resembles Fujitsubo, and after she grows up, he takes her as his wife, Lady Murasaki (Asanagi Suzu). Genji is exiled in Suma due to an affair with Oborozukiyo (Tomo Murasaki), who becomes a court lady for Emperor Suzaku. Still, after returning to the capital, he enjoys the height of his prosperity. However, by the time of his son Yugiri (Suzukaze) and Kashiwagi (Amami Yuki), the son of his best friend To no Chujo (Kiri Satomi), fateful retribution comes in an unexpected form.