KABUKI KOOL

Season 8 Episode 9: Sogo from Sakura: A Farmer Martyr

Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation. Even though he has been captured and will be executed, Sogo smiles with satisfaction because he knows that the shogun has heard his plea for mercy.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

8

Episodes:

80

Cast:

Ainosuke Kataoka, Sarah Àlainn

Quality:

HD

Duration:

28 min

First Air:

2014

Rating:

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