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Wednesday, May 13 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

KOKUHO | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Thu, 18 Jun, 7:00 PM EDT
Doors open
6:30 PM EDT
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Description
The highest grossing live-action film in Japanese cinema history won 11 Japanese Academy Awards including Best Film, Director, Actor and Screenplay. A sweeping historical drama from, based on Shuichi Yoshidas best-selling novel, follows Kikuo Tachibana. He is the son of a yakuza boss who, after his father is murdered, is taken as in an apprentice by celebrated kabuki actor Hanai Hanjiro. There he trains together with Hanjiro’s son Shunsuke and a close bond, as well as an intense rivalry, blossom between the two. Kabuki is one of Japan’s most demanding artistic traditions and as Kikuo’s extraordinary talent propels him toward fame, the film becomes a rich portrait of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of devoting one’s life to art. Kokuho builds to a stunning climax will shake the souls of all who watch. Starring Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Min Tanaka, and Ken Watanabe ©SHUICHI YOSHIDA/ASP ©2025 "KOKUHO" Film Partners *No exchange or refund. ​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Capacity
500
Film
TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL