04 Dec 1955
A Warrior's Flute
Tale of tragic love between samurai and princess during Heian period.
A Tale of Samurai Cooking
In this love story set in the Edo period, 27-year-old Oharu is a genius in the kitchen. Oharu attracts the attention of the master chef of the Kaga Domain, who arranges for her to marry his son and heir, 24-year-old Yasunobu. But, Yasunobu is cold to his new wife, and he's more interested in swordplay than cookery.
Top Billed Cast
上戸彩 Oharu Funaki
高良健吾 Yasunobu Funaki
余貴美子 Mitsuru Funaki
西田敏行 Dennai Funaki
夏川結衣 Shinnyoin
成海璃子 Sayo Imai
浜野謙太 
海老瀬はな 
緒形直人 Denzo Otsuki
柄本佑 Sadanoshin Imai
鹿賀丈史 Naomi Maeda
ふせえり 
宮川一朗太 
笹野高史 
田井克幸 
中村雅俊 Narration
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