Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

Name: Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Director: Yojiro Takita
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2012-09-15
Duration: 141 min
Cast: Aoi Miyazaki, Junichi Okada, Kiichi Nakai, Ryuta Sato, Takashi Sasano

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2012 · 141 min · Drama · History · TMDB 7.4/10

Overview

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 to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Directed by Yojiro Takita

Cast

Aoi Miyazaki — En Murase
Junichi Okada — Santetsu Yasui
Kiichi Nakai — Mitsukuni Mito
Ryuta Sato — Gieki Murase
Takashi Sasano — Dennai Tatsube