Sen no Rikyu, the son of a fish shop owner, becomes a renowned expert in the Japanese tea ceremony, impressing the powerful Toyotomi Hideyoshi with his refined taste. As a result, Sen no Rikyu becomes one of Hideyoshi's most trusted advisors. However, their relationship ultimately ends in tragedy when Hideyoshi orders Sen no Rikyu to perform seppuku.
Ask This of Rikyu
In this film, a young man from a modest fish shop family leaves his humble beginnings behind to pursue a life of refinement, ultimately transforming the Japanese tea ceremony with his exceptional taste and sophistication.
