Ask This of Rikyu
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: 利休にたずねよ
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Release Date: 2013-09-01
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (14 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Toei Company, Toei Studios Kyoto, Kinoshita Group, Toei Video Company, TV Tokyo, Tokyu Agency, TV Osaka, Creators' Union, Nippan Group Holdings, PHP Institute, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, King Records
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1701
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Ichikawa Ebizo XI
as Sen no Rikyu
Miki Nakatani
as Son
Nao Ômori
as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Clara Lee
as Joseon noblewoman
Yûsuke Iseya
as
Momoko Kato
as
Mika Kitajima
as
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ask This of Rikyu?▼
Ask This of Rikyu is a Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2013-09-01.
Who are the main actors in Ask This of Rikyu?▼
The main cast includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, Nao Ômori, Clara Lee, Yûsuke Iseya, .
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What is the IMDb rating of Ask This of Rikyu?▼
Ask This of Rikyu has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 14 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Toei Company, Toei Studios Kyoto, Kinoshita Group, Toei Video Company, TV Tokyo, Tokyu Agency, TV Osaka, Creators' Union, Nippan Group Holdings, PHP Institute, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, King Records. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Ask This of Rikyu filmed?▼
Ask This of Rikyu was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Ask This of Rikyu?▼
The total runtime of Ask This of Rikyu is 124 minutes.
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