Ask This of Rikyu (2013)
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Released
Sep 01, 2013
Runtime
124 minutes
Genres
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Rating
3.8/10 • 15 users
Quick take
Ask This of Rikyu (2013) foregrounds its genre elements with an emphasis on momentum and clarity. The pacing is measured, building its tone through key scenes rather than constant escalation. Notable cast includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani and Nao Omori, helping anchor the character dynamics. Viewer feedback sits around 3.8/10, and it may resonate most with genre fans. Availability can vary by region and time, so check this page again for current streaming, rental, or purchase options. Official Trailer
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Overview
Sen no Rikyu (Ebizo Ichikawa) is the son of a fish shop owner. Sen no Rikyu then studies tea and eventually becomes one of the primary influences upon the Japanese tea ceremony. With his elegant esthetics, Sen no Rikyu is favored by the most powerful man in Japan Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Nao Omori) and becomes one of his closest advisors. Due to conflicts, Toyotomi Hideyoshi then orders Sen no Rikyu to commit seppuku (suicide). Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Kenichi Yamamoto's award-winning novel of the same name received the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 37th Montréal World Film Festival, the Best Director Award at the 2014 Osaka Cinema Festival, the 30th Fumiko Yamaji Cultural Award and the 37th Japan Academy Film Prize in nine categories, including Best Art Direction, Excellent Film and Excellent Actor.
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