This film has been certified as 15 by the BBFC

Original Title: Translates as “National Treasure” 

Kokuho is a sweeping Japanese historical drama following Kikuo, a yakuza leader’s son who is taken in by a famed kabuki actor in 1964 Nagasaki. Across decades, he and the actor’s son navigate ambition, rivalry, loyalty, and the sacrifices demanded by this rigorous art form. With lavish visuals, masterful performances, and an intimate portrayal of kabuki’s beauty and cost, critics hail it as a profoundly moving, must-watch epic. 

Director: Sang-il Lee 

Writer: Satoko Okudera 

Cast: Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Min Tanaka, Ken 

 Japan / English subtitles