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Kokuho

86% | Jun 06, 2025 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Lee Sang-il
Director
Shuichi Yoshida
Novel

Cast

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Ryo Yoshizawa
Kikuo Tachibana
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Ryusei Yokohama
Shunsuke Ogaki
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Shinobu Terajima
Sachiko Ogaki
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Soya Kurokawa
Kikuo (young)

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