Ask This of Rikyu
Originally released in 2013. Ask This of Rikyu is a drama/history film. directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, and Nao Omori
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- Toei Studios Kyoto
- Kinoshita Group
- Toei Video Company
- TV Tokyo
- Tokyu Agency
- TV Osaka
- Creators' Union
- Nippan Group Holdings
- Yomiuri Shimbun Company
- King Records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ask This of Rikyu about?
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 es...
Who directed Ask This of Rikyu?
Ask This of Rikyu was directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka.
How long is Ask This of Rikyu?
Ask This of Rikyu has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Ask This of Rikyu released?
Ask This of Rikyu was released on September 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ask This of Rikyu?
The main cast of Ask This of Rikyu includes Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, Nao Omori, Clara Lee, Yūsuke Iseya.