Rentarō Mikuni
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Rikyu (利休, Rikyū, 1989) is Hiroshi Teshigahara's film about the 16th century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, Sen no Rikyū. The film was adapted from the novel of Yaeko Nogami.
Jan 18, 1991 · Rikyu: Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. With Rentarô Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kyôko Kishida. Legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu is faced with his warmongering lord's unrealistic pretensions.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Hiroshi Teshigahara
- 1991-01-18
In 16th century Japan lives Rikyu (Rentarô Mikuni), a Buddhist priest who believes in the spiritual healing inherent in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
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- Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Biography
Legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu is faced with his warmongering lord's unrealistic pretensions. Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan's most powerful warlord, unifying the country. Rikyu, through the tea ceremony and floral ...
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
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- Teshigahara Productions
- Hiroshi Teshigahara
The plot turns on Rikyu's unexpected and radical approach to arranging plum blossoms, which is the real offense against his vulgar ruler. Yes, this is slow by western standards. Yes, the quality of the artifact is ruined, a broken bowl. But for students of life, this is worth looking into.
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
