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A Tale of Samurai Cooking

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A Tale of Samurai Cooking

7.2

2h 2m

2013

Synopsis

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.

Director

Yuzo Asahara

DramaHistory

rebellionsamuraiarranged marriagecookingchefnewlywedsecond marriagejidaigekiedo periodhistorical romancetokugawa shogunateseafood

Cast & Crew

Aya Ueto

Aya Ueto

as Oharu Funaki

Kengo Kora

Kengo Kora

as Yasunobu Funaki

Kimiko Yo

Kimiko Yo

as Mitsuru Funaki

Toshiyuki Nishida

Toshiyuki Nishida

as Dennai Funaki

Yui Natsukawa

Yui Natsukawa

as Shinnyoin

Riko Narumi

Riko Narumi

as Sayo Imai

Kenta Hamano

Kenta Hamano

Hana Ebise

Hana Ebise

Naoto Ogata

Naoto Ogata

as Denzo Otsuki

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