Kokuho (2025)

Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – and one will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of kabuki.

Key facts

Released:
2025-06-06
Runtime:
174 min
Genres:
Drama
Director:
Sang-il Lee
Top cast:
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Soya Kurokawa, Keitatsu Koshiyama
Original language:
JA
TMDB rating:
8.0/10 from 73 votes
Bynge Score:
7.8/10

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