Directed by Lee Sang-il and starring Ken Watanabe, the drama centers on Kabuki, a traditional art form long viewed as commercially challenging, yet has struck a deep chord with Japanese audiences while also gaining traction overseas.
Set initially in 1964 Nagasaki, the film follows 14-year-old Kikuo (Ryō Yoshizawa) who, after his yakuza father’s death, finds himself taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor Hanjiro (Watanabe). Alongside the actor’s son Shunsuke (Ryusei Yokohama), Kikuo dedicates himself to the centuries-old theatrical tradition, with their relationship evolving through decades of performances – from acting school to prestigious stages – against a backdrop of scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals.
Lee says the recognition carries weight well beyond awards momentum.
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