Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji
Originally released in 2019. Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji is a comedy/family film. directed by Rika Ota. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomoaki Maeno, Mao Ichimichi, and Kikuko Inoue
Synopsis
The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji City, Kyoto will be airing a short film blending history and fantasy, the story follows a modern high school girl named Hana who is transformed into a cat and transported back in time. She travels 1,000 years ago to the Heian Era as portrayed in The Tale Of Genji, arguably the most famous novel in Japanese literature. Guided by the novel's titular character Hikaru Genji, Hana experiences firsthand the emotions that the author Murasaki Shikibu depicted in her novel. The short features scenes based on The Diary of Lady Murasaki and other historical materials, such as the real-life noble Fujiwara no Michinaga swiping early drafts of The Tale Of Genji because he could not wait to read chapters as Murasaki wrote them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- NHK Planet Co., Ltd., Kinki Branch
- LIDENFILMS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji about?
The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji City, Kyoto will be airing a short film blending history and fantasy, the story follows a modern high school girl named Hana who is transformed into a cat and transp...
Who directed Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji?
Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji was directed by Rika Ota.
How long is Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji?
Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji released?
Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji was released on April 2, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji?
The main cast of Genji Fantasy: The Cat Fell in Love With Hikaru Genji includes Tomoaki Maeno, Mao Ichimichi, Kikuko Inoue, Hisako Tojo, Keiji Fujiwara.