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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

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.

RATING

7.20

DIRECTOR

Yojiro Takita

COUNTRIE

Japan

RELEASE DATE

2012

TIME

2h 21m

GENRES

Drama