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Death of a Tea Master

1989·Movie
1h 47min
67
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Historical DramaSamurai EraMysteryTea CeremonyPolitical IntrigueSpiritualMelancholyPhilosophical

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Is Death of a Tea Master worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Death of a Tea Master?

1 h 47 min

Death of a Tea Master runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is Death of a Tea Master in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.