Ask This of Rikyu (2013) is a drama, history, romance title in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch Ask This of Rikyu online in HD.
Ask This of Rikyu — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Mitsutoshi Tanaka
- Starring: Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, Nao Omori, Clara Lee, Yusuke Iseya, Ichikawa Danjūrō XII, Riko Narumi, Seiji Fukushi
Ask This of Rikyu — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2013-09-01 |
| Runtime | 124 min |
| Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Country | Japan |
| Certification | NR |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (16 votes) |
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 Japan…
Who directed Ask This of Rikyu? Mitsutoshi Tanaka.
Who stars in Ask This of Rikyu? Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Miki Nakatani, Nao Omori, Clara Lee, Yusuke Iseya, Ichikawa Danjūrō XII, Riko Narumi, Seiji Fukushi.
Where can I watch Ask This of Rikyu? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
