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Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji

2001·Movie
2h 23min
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
IMDb5.8

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

History, fantasy, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Set in 900AD and tells the story of a famous female writer of the time, Murasaki Shikibu. Her story begins from the death of her husband, a Japanese noble, then moves on to her recruitment to train the Prince's young 'wives in waiting'. It is dotted throughout and actually composed mainly of one of the fictional stories she wrote, the tale of Genji. Genji is a rich playboy who falls in love and has a son to his stepmother. He falls in love often and has many wives whom are all completely subservient to him.
Historical DramaJapanese LiteratureRomance & TragedyPolitical IntrigueFemale AuthorshipNostalgic Period PieceComplex CharactersArtistic Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Tonkô Horikawa, Misae Tanaka, 葛原隆康
Written by:
Murasaki Shikibu, Akira Hayasaka
Produced by:
Riuko Tominaga, Junichi Kimura, Nobuyuki Tohya
Composed by:
Tetsuo Segawa, Isao Tomita, Genichi Tsushima

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji?

2 h 23 min

Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji runs 2 h 23 min.

What language is Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.