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Movie poster: Kokuho (2025)
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2025 · 174 min Drama
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 国宝
Year 2025
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Sang-il Lee
Runtime 174 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (56 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Quiet, contemplative cinema — the kind where silence says more than dialogue. The director trusts the viewer and doesn't explain everything. That's rare.

The slow rhythm may tire those waiting for events. But for those willing to sink in, the film pulls hard. It's cinema for a second viewing.

Good for thoughtful solo viewing. Not for a group that wants background noise.

Director: Sang-il Lee

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Best Watched: Late evening, silence, maybe a glass of wine. Watch alone or with someone comfortable with quiet.

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