6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Death of a Tea Master (1989)
Death of a Tea Master (1989)
Overview
Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the universal conflict between artistic integrity and political power, focusing on an individual's unwavering conviction against tyranny. Its themes of personal principle and the critique of arbitrary authority do not align with a specific modern political ideology, leading to a neutral rating.
This Japanese historical drama features a cast that is entirely consistent with its 16th-century setting, reflecting traditional casting practices for its cultural context. The narrative focuses on historical events and character conflicts without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes into its central message.
Secondary
The film portrays the principles of Zen Buddhism, particularly through the philosophy of the tea ceremony, with respect, depth, and aesthetic appreciation. Sen no Rikyū's adherence to these principles is presented as virtuous and dignified, contrasting with the more materialistic and power-driven world around him.
The film "Death of a Tea Master" is a historical drama focusing on the life of Sen no Rikyū and his relationship with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Death of a Tea Master (movie, 1989)' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its historical drama narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real historical figures from 16th-century Japan. All major characters, including Sen no Rikyū and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts.
This 1989 Japanese historical drama depicts real-life Japanese historical figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors of Japanese descent, aligning with their historical and canonical race. No instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race were found.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
5.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
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