Heart of a Samurai (2009)
Tenchijin is the 48th NHK Taiga drama. It airs on NHK from January 4, 2009 every Sunday from 20:00 to 20:44 JST to November 22, 2009 spanning 47 episodes. The story centers on the life of the 16th century samurai Naoe Kanetsugu. Production began on April 27, 2007. The story is based on the novel Tenchijin by Masashi Hisaka and was adapted for screen by scriptwriter Eriko Komatsu. The series' music composer was Michiru Oshima. The protagonist of the drama, Naoe Kanetsugu, was taught by Uesugi Kenshin in his youth that to conquer the world is a trifling matter, but what matters is to live one's life with righteousness. After Uesugi's death, Naoe supports Uesugi Kagekatsu, who holds the destiny of Echigo province.
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Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Satoshi Tsumabuki (born December 13, 1980) is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough film was Waterboys for which he was nominated for the 'Best Actor' award at the Japanese Academy Awards, and won the 'N...
Hiroshi Abe
as Kenshin Uesugi
Hiroshi Abe (born June 22, 1964) is a Japanese model and actor. He began his career as a model, but he successfully made the transition to acting, becoming one of the most regularly visible presences...
Michiko Kichise
as Oyū
Kichise Michiko is a Japanese fashion model and actress. She was born in Fukuoka. She is currently represented by FLaMme talent office.
She reported on her blog that she got married on Christmas Day...
Saki Aibu
as Hanahime
Masami Nagasawa
Masami Nagasawa (長澤まさみ) is a Japanese actress under Toho Entertainment. She has performed in many famous movies and television dramas including Crying out Love in the Center of the World, Nada Sousou,...
Kyoko Fukada
as Yodo-dono
Kyoko Fukada is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the agency Horipro. In Japan, her name is sometimes contracted to the nickname Fukakyon.
