Murasaki Shikibu: Genji monogatari (1987) 1987, Animation, Drama, History, Japan Murasaki Shikibu: Genji monogatari (1987) Duration: 1H50M Description: An animated film based on the novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobt….. Trailer ↗ Japan 1987 Animation Drama History