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 arrangements, tempers his lord, helping Hideyoshi focus on a single flower or be in a simple room where the shape of a cup is of most importance. But other forces fuel Hideyoshi's ambitions: the Portuguese bring a globe and guns, and he believes he can conquer Korea and China. When Rikyu raises doubts about invading China, Hideyoshi demands an apology, and Rikyu himself must find courage in the way of tea.
Credits
Rikyu Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Tsutomu Yamazaki
He was 52, now 88 years old
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as Hideyoshi Toyotomi |
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Hisashi Igawa
He was 52, now 88 years old
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as Soji |
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Hideo Kanze
He was 62, 79 years old when he died
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as Rikyu's brother in law |
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Rentarō Mikuni
He was 66, 90 years old when he died
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as Rikyu |
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Ryō Tamura
He was 43, now 78 years old
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as Lord Hidenaga, his brother |
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Sayaka Yamaguchi
She was 9, now 44 years old
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as Chieha, his mistress |
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Akira Kubo
He was 52, now 88 years old
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as Geni |
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Yoshiko Mita
She was 47, now 83 years old
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as Riki, his wife |
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Tanie Kitabayashi
She was 78, 98 years old when she died
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as His mother |
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Kyōko Kishida
She was 59, 76 years old when she died
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as His wife |
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Yasosuke Bando
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as Mitsanari |
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Ichirô Zaitsu
He was 55, now 90 years old
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as Abbott Kokei |
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Kichiemon Nakamura
He was 45, now 80 years old
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as Lord Ieyasu |
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Ruis Marques
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as Stefano |
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Koshiro Matsumoto
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as Lord Oda |
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Masao Imafuku
He was 68, 94 years old when he died
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as Ceramist |
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Keishi Arashi
He was 49, now 84 years old
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as Orike, Rikyu's friend |
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Donald Richie
He was 65, 88 years old when he died
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as Priest |
Rikyu Crew
