- Year: 2025
- Running time: 2h 54m
- Rated: NR
- Genre: Drama
- US release: 14 November 2025
- Premiere: 18 May 2025
- Official website
- IMDb
Kokuho
Directed by Sang-il Lee
Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, Kikuo decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre
Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.
From acclaimed director Sang-il Lee (Pachinko), KOKUHO (meaning "national treasure") is a film of awe-inspiring scope and sumptuous beauty, and a monument to the artists who would sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the ultimate performance.
Cast
Crew
Studios: TOHO, Aniplex, Myriagon Studio, CREDEUS, AMUSE, Lawson
Awards
- 98th Academy Awards: Makeup and Hairstyling (nominated)
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