Set over five decades, KOKUHO is a story of tradition, ambition, and artistic devotion within the world of Kabuki — don’t miss it in UK cinemas from 8 May.

HIGHEST GROSSING LIVE-ACTION JAPANESE FILM OF ALL TIME
ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINEE

Nominated for the Oscar (Best Makeup & Hairstyling) and winner of 10 Japanese Academy Awards, this epic navigates intense rivalry, brotherhood, and the rigid traditions of the art form.

"Joins a rich tradition of films that depict the personal cost of making art” Variety

“This films is so special even Tom Cruise couldn’t stop himself from admiring it” FandomWire

“Exceptional … must see on the Big Screen … every actor is extraordinary … takes you inside a Japanese artform … elegant direction … a personal story and a cultural experience we can all identify with”
Tom Cruise.

Director
Sang-il Lee

With
Ryô Yoshizawa, Ryûsei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Sachiko Ogaki

In UK cinemas 8 May

Distributed by Vue Lumiere

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