Kokuho - The Master of Kabuki

After the death of his father, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of the renowned Kabuki actor Hanjiro. Together with Shunsuke, Hanjiro’s only son, he resolves to devote himself to this traditional form of theatre. Over the decades, the two young men evolve side by side — from drama school to the grand stages — navigating scandals and acclaim, brotherhood and betrayal. With this feature film, director Lee Sang-il has crafted an impressive and immersive work that transports audiences into the world of Kabuki theatre. In Japan, this epic cinematic and theatrical spectacle became one of the most successful films of all time, drawing more than 10 million admissions.