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Basara: The Princess Goh

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1992 · 142 min History Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Furuta Oribe is ordered to become tea master under Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his teacher Sen no Rikyū, the former tea master, was ordered to commit suicide. Princess Goh, daughter of the lord but adopted by Hideyoshi, is outraged when Rikyū's severed head is thrown in the Nijo River. She sends Usu, Oribe's servant, to retrieve the head and deliver it to Rikyū's adopted daughter.

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Original Title 豪姫
Year 1992
Country Japan
Genre History, Drama
Director Hiroshi Teshigahara
Runtime 142 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (12 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara

— MovieFinder Editorial

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