★★★★ – Time Out. Set in the world of Kabuki theatre, this sensational epic has become a cultural phenomenon in Japan and the highest grossing live-action film in the country’s history.

"★★★★ – Nothing short of intoxicating" – Little White Lies

"★★★★ – a wonderful demystification of a mysterious art form" – Time Out

★★★★ – Radio Times

Set in the world of Kabuki theatre, this sensational epic has become a phenomenon in Japan where it has become the highest grossing live action film in the country’s history, and has won 10 Japanese Academy Awards.

Orphaned after the assassination of his yakuza father, 14-year-old Kikuo is adopted by a famous actor. Alongside his adoptive brother, Kikuo begins the arduous journey to becoming a national star, and over 50 years their friendship and rivalry shapes them both. Sumptuously realised and enchanting from start to finish, this is grand, emotional storytelling at its finest.

In Japanese with English subtitles.