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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Ask This of Rikyu?
Ask This of Rikyu was directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka.
Where was Ask This of Rikyu produced?
It was produced by companies including 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 in Japan.
Ask This of Rikyu Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Ask This of Rikyu wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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