Kokuho
DramaMusic
Nagasaki, 1964: Following the death of his Yakuza father, 15-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wings 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.
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A visually lush, deeply felt journey through artistic ambition and hidden desires. It's a poignant exploration of self-discovery against the backdrop of traditional Japanese theater, evoking a sense of longing and profound connection.
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