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Kokuho (2025)

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Drama, Music • 2h 54m

Overview

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.

Director: Sang-il Lee

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

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Length

174 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

18 hours ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

Prime Video Streaming

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Additional Info

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Format
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Length
174 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
18 hours ago
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