Overview
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.
A film from Sang-il Lee, starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama.
It opened at #35 with $39K, and has $1.1M domestic and $135M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.85 on Letterboxd.
It has 1 nomination this awards season.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.85 |
| Sep 29 | 3.85 |
| Sep 30 | 3.85 |
| Oct 1 | 3.85 |
| Oct 2 | 3.85 |
| Oct 3 | 3.85 |
| Oct 4 | 3.85 |
| Oct 5 | 3.85 |
| Oct 6 | 3.85 |
| Oct 7 | 3.85 |
| Oct 8 | 3.85 |
| Oct 9 | 3.85 |
| Oct 10 | 3.85 |
| Oct 11 | 3.85 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
Sang-il Lee
Satoko OkuderaAwardsOscars: How the Hair and Makeup Team Behind ‘Kokuho’ Brought Kabuki Theater’s 400-Year-Old Aesthetics to Movie ScreensThe Hollywood Reporter · Mar 5 | Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Nov 14 | $39K |
| Feb 6 | $48K |
| Feb 13 | $27K |
| Feb 20 | $411K |
| Feb 27 | $113K |
| Mar 6 | $48K |
| Mar 13 | $26K |
| Mar 20 | $8K |
| Mar 27 | $2K |
| Apr 3 | $3K |
