Film
Kokuho (15)
Dir. Lee Sang-il, Japan, 2025, 175 mins. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Cast. Ryô Yoshizawa, Ryûsei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe.
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.
Kokuho (meaning "national treasure") is a film of awe-inspiring scope and sumptuous beauty that explores the pursuit of perfection in an incredibly physical and exacting art form. A cultural phenomenon in Japan, where it’s become the highest grossing live action film in the country’s history.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Cast. Ryô Yoshizawa, Ryûsei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe.
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.
Kokuho (meaning "national treasure") is a film of awe-inspiring scope and sumptuous beauty that explores the pursuit of perfection in an incredibly physical and exacting art form. A cultural phenomenon in Japan, where it’s become the highest grossing live action film in the country’s history.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
