Japan's submission for the Oscar - "a cinematic epic, a sweeping saga that pits innate talent against traditional hereditary birthright throughout decades...one of 2025's very best." #Kokuho #RyoYoshizawa #RyuseiYokohama #Sang-ilLee #kabuki #KenWatanabe
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#Sang-ilLee directed #Japanese historical drama #Kokuhō / #国宝 - which screenwriter #SatokoOkudera adapts from #ShuichiYoshida 's 2018 novel - finishes my #FilmFriday with a visit to #HOMEmcr