A nearly three-hour film about Kabuki was never supposed to be a box office juggernaut, but “Kokuho” has defied expectations ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person walks by a poster of film "Kokuho," in Tokyo, on Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) TOKYO (AP) — A three-hour film ...
Official poster for Lee Sang-il's Kokuho. For years the Japanese domestic film market has been dominated by anime movies, and for good reason. However, a new contender has recently emerged from the ...
"All you have to fight your detractors is the art of Kabuki." GKids has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed Japanese film titled Kokuho, made by filmmaker Sang-il Lee. The title Kokuho ...
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The hit Japanese film "Kokuho" was nominated for best makeup and hairstyling in this year's Oscars, the ...
The "Inception" and "The Last Samurai" star on embodying the highly stylized art for the shortlisted submission for the Best ...
TOKYO (AP) — A three-hour film about the esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas. “Kokuho,” which means “national treasure,” ...