Yukariko
紫子
Synopsis
The time is the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. While Yukariko is a woman, she is by nature masculine and, as she was raised in a family with no heir, she learned general martial arts. Then an unexpected story is told to Yukariko, whose father died suddenly. It is said that because Yukariko is the daughter of the daimyo of Aki, and twins with the current feudal lord, she was given to an adoptive family in secret. As a matter of fact her brother the feudal lord, Midorio, is ill, and in order that the other provinces may not know, she is told that he wants her to serve as his substitute....
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shibata Yukihiro
- Original Title
- 紫子
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is Yukariko about?
The time is the Azuchi-Momoyama Period. While Yukariko is a woman, she is by nature masculine and, as she was raised in a family with no heir, she learned general martial arts. Then an unexpected story is told to Yukariko, whose father died suddenly. It is said that because Yukariko is the daughter of the daimyo of Aki, and twins with the current feudal lord, she was given to an adoptive family in secret. As a matter of fact her brother the feudal lord, Midorio, is ill, and in order that the other provinces may not know, she is told that he wants her to serve as his substitute....
Who directed Yukariko?
Yukariko was directed by Shibata Yukihiro.
Who stars in Yukariko?
The principal cast of Yukariko includes Mine Saori, Hyuuga Kaoru, Minakaze Mai, Shion Yuu, Itsuki Chihiro.
When was Yukariko released and how long is it?
Yukariko was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.