The Tale of Genji: Dreams At Dawn

Prince Genji’s life is irrevocably shaped by a forbidden passion for his stepmother, Princess Fujitsubo—the wife of his own father. This illicit longing marks the beginning of a lifelong ordeal of suffering. Though his romantic pursuits will eventually lead him through a procession of many women, it is this initial, transgressive desire for Fujitsubo that sets his course. Ultimately, Genji crosses the one line that should never have been crossed, setting into motion a destiny from which he cannot escape.