Flower and Sword (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Flower and Sword is a comedy and drama film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 16th century, after the death of Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi takes power. The age of war is about to end, but Hideyoshi Toyotomi's rule makes life difficult for the people. Monk Senko Ikenobo is a master of flower arrangement. He prays for peace in the world and tries to give hope to the people with flower arrangement. He becomes good friends with Rikyu. Rikyu is a monk and a politician. He has the most profound influence on chanoyu. Rikyu is forced to commit hara-kiri by Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s order. Monk Senko Ikenobo challenges Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
Who’s in it. Flower and Sword stars Mansai Nomura as Senko Ikenobo, Ennosuke Ichikawa as Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Kiichi Nakai as Nobunaga Oda and Kuranosuke Sasaki as Toshiie Maeda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flower and Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flower and Sword tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flower and Sword (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flower and Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Flower and Sword?
- Flower and Sword stars Mansai Nomura, Ennosuke Ichikawa, Kiichi Nakai, Kuranosuke Sasaki and Koichi Sato.