Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)
2012 · 2h 21m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on…
Director: Yojiro Takita
Writers: Masato Katō, Tow Ubukata, Yojiro Takita
Music by: Joe Hisaishi
Cinematography: Takeshi Hamada
Editor: Soichi Ueno
Cast
Aoi Miyazaki as En MuraseJunichi Okada as Santetsu YasuiKiichi Nakai as Mitsukuni MitoRyuta Sato as Gieki MuraseTakashi Sasano as Dennai TatsubeShota Sometani as Tenchi MeisatsuMore like this
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954)Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)Harakiri (1962)Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)Inu-Oh (2022)Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)Miss Hokusai (2015)The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1952)