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2025 · 2h 54m · Drama · Music
TMDB 7.8/10 (92 votes)
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.
Directed by Sang-il Lee
Box office $134M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Sang-il LeeDirector
Ryo Yoshizawaas Kikuo Tachibana
Ryusei Yokohamaas Shunsuke Ogaki
Mitsuki Takahataas Harue Fukuda
Shinobu Terajimaas Sachiko Ogaki
Soya Kurokawaas Kikuo (young)
Keitatsu Koshiyamaas Shunsuke (young)
Min Tanakaas Mangiku Onogawa.jpg?width=400)
Ken Watanabeas Hanjiro Hanai
Nana Morias Akiko
Takahiro Miuraas Takeno
Ai Mikamias Fujikoma
Masatoshi Nagaseas Gongoro Tachibana
Kyusaku Shimadaas Umeki
Emma Miyazawaas Matsu Tachibana