Tenka no goiken ban Knightly Advice (1962)

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Set in the early days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tenka no goiken ban Knightly Advice begins with a shocking incident on January 2, 1629, right in front of the main gate to Edo Castle. As lower-ranking lords gather to pay their New Year respects, Lord Horio Inaba, a samurai who recently switched loyalties from the Toyotomi side to the Tokugawa, is rudely targeted. A detractor throws the disloyal samurai and his palanquin into the castle moat, setting off a classic historical conflict. In the middle of this tension is Lord Okubo, a respected advisor appointed by the first Shogun. Now an old man, he finds himself screened from the young third Shogun by manipulative councilors. To right this glaring wrong and restore honor to the Shogunate, Lord Okubo must employ a highly unexpected method. This captivating drama delivers a gripping, true-to-life story of political intrigue, duty, and clever strategy.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1962

Genre:Drama; Historical; Jidai Geki