Kokuho
- 174 min
- Japan
- Society
- 12 years
After his father is murdered in a gang conflict, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a renowned kabuki master. In his household, he grows up alongside the master’s son, Shunsuke, and together they explore the marvelous—and ruthless—world of kabuki theater. This grand epic follows Kikuo and Shunsuke over five turbulent decades, filled with friendship, rivalry, and artistic obsession.
With Kokuho, director Lee Sang-il has created a visual masterpiece that immerses us deeply in a fascinating part of Japan’s cultural heritage. The film is a journey through half a century of Japanese tradition, identity, and human passion. It is a cinematic epic about what it takes to achieve greatness—and what is lost along the way.
The film was a blockbuster in its native Japan, where it has become the most-watched non-animated Japanese film of all time. The film has been nominated for an oscar for beste makeup and costume.
Information
| Original title | Kokuho | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | ||
| Year | 2025 | |
| Length | 174 min | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Language | Japanese | |
| Subtitles | English | |
| Cast | Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata |
